School voluntary contribution - tax refund?

chabsey · 17-10-2021 12:16pm #1

I have completed the CHY3 form and returned it to the school for the 2019/20 year. I'm currently doing my 2020 tax returns - how do I claim the tax back on this contribution? Is it through Form 11 or is somehow done through my employer and refunded like the bike to work scheme? I can't find any information online.

db · 17-10-2021 12:26pm

I may be wrong but I think the point of this form is that the school claim your tax so in effect they get a topup on your donation.

Mrs OBumble · 17-10-2021 1:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118031945#Comment_118031945

You're not wrong.

Sorry OP, there's nothing for you. The charity (sic) gets it all.

chabsey · 17-10-2021 6:43pm

Thanks all, I had a feeling that was the case but wanted to be sure.

Tuttlinghorn · 20-10-2021 8:42pm

you can claim tax relief on school donations ?! how about if you are a muppet who has ended up sending their kid to a private school - any tax relief there ? (asking for a friend 😫)

Tow · 20-10-2021 8:59pm

You could claim tax relief for the 'voluntary donation' to free public schools, up to about 8 years ago. At one stage you could also use a deed of covenant to pay a friend's fees and they do the same for you. If you are COI the government still pays grant to attend private COI schools.

School voluntary contribution - tax refund?

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