Deductions for a donation – when you donate money to a university
Individuals and estates can deduct amounts donated to universities or other higher education institutions from their earned income. You can claim the deduction provided that you donated for the purpose of promoting science or arts.
To be deductible, the minimum donation is €850 and maximum €500,000.
How to claim
For the 2020 tax year
You receive your personal pre-completed tax return by the end of April. Claim the deduction in your tax return before its due date. We will then take account of it in your tax decision, which you will receive by the end of October.
You can also file the details on paper with Form 50A Earned income and deductions. How to file on paper forms
For 2021
You cannot claim a deduction for the current year in MyTax. You can file the deduction for 2020 on your pre-completed tax return in spring 2021.
If you want to file the deduction for 2020 during the year, you can file the details on paper with Form 50A Earned income and deductions. Enclose a receipt of the payment.