How can I reduce my tax bill by donating to a charity?

Reduce your tax by up to 75 % through donations

Did you know that you can reduce your tax bill by making a donation to a humanitarian association ? In France, this gesture of solidarity is also a real tax advantage: up to 75 % of the amount of your donation can be deducted from your tax. Helping Hands, As an association registered in France, you can take action while reducing your tax burden.

For individuals: up to 75 % tax reduction

As a individualIf you make a donation, you can deduct :

  • 75 % of the amount of the donationuntil 1,000 per year (ceiling 2025).
  • 66 % beyond that, up to a limit of 20 % of your taxable income.

💡 Examples of tax-deductible donations

Donation paidTax reductionActual cost
50 €37,50 €12,50 €
100 €75 €25 €
500 €375 €125 €

For companies: 60 % reduction thanks to sponsorship

The companies can also make donations to Helping Hands and benefit from a tax reduction of :

  • 60 % of the amount of the donationup to a limit of 0.5 % of sales excluding VAT.

  • The surplus can be carried forward over 5 financial years.

💼 Examples for sponsors

Donation paidTax reductionActual cost
500 €300 €200 €
1 000 €600 €400 €
5 000 €3 000 €2 000 €

Applicable to all taxable companies (SARLs, SASs, self-employed professionals, micro-entrepreneurs, etc.).

https://www.service-public.fr/professionnels-entreprises/vosdroits/F22263

How can I benefit from the tax reduction?

  1. Make a donation to Helping Hands (credit card, bank transfer, cheque).
  2. Receive an official tax receipt (Cerfa no. 11580*04).
  3. Declare the amount of your donation on your annual tax return.

💡 Tip: keep your receipt in case the tax authorities ask for it.

Why donate to Helping Hands?

Helping Hands is a registered charity in France that works directly on the ground in :

  • Madagascar
  • Nepal
  • Timor-Leste
  • RDC
  • Haiti

Your donations are used to fund :

  • the schooling for forgotten children
  • from daily meals
  • from warm clothing
  • from vital medical care

We are working without an intermediary Your donation goes directly to those who need it most.

In short: an act of solidarity and a tax break

Making a donation to Helping Hands means :

  • supporting an essential cause
  • benefit from tax reduction of 75 % or 60 %
  • put a a concrete act of generosity

❓ FAQ - Donations and tax relief

Is a monthly donation tax-free?
Yes, every donation is tax deductible within the legal limits.

Can I make several tax-free donations at once?
Yes, all eligible donations qualify for tax relief.

Are online donations tax-free?
Yes, if it is an unrequited donation.

Is it possible to exceed the annual ceiling?
Yes, the surplus can be carried forward for five years.

What to do in the event of a tax audit
Keep the tax receipt. The tax exemption is based on this document.

🔗 Make a donation

📥 Make an online donation now.
✅ You will immediately receive your tax-deductible receipt.