Proving eligibility for supplier discounts - Tax basics for non-profit organisations

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A number of commercial suppliers offer discounts to non-profit organisations on items such as telephone, telecommunications and transport costs. The supplier often requests documentation from the organisation to prove its status as a charity, public benevolent institution or other type of non-profit organisation.

Organisations that are endorsed as deductible gift recipients (DGRs), or income tax exempt charities or income tax exempt funds will have written confirmation from the Tax Office confirming their income tax status.

However, many non-profit organisations can self-assess their income tax status, which means they may not have any form of written confirmation from the Tax Office saying they are income tax exempt. These organisations should contact their suppliers to find out what documentation they need to give them in order to get a discount.

For more information refer to the fact sheet Proving eligibility for discounts offered to non-profit organisations by suppliers (NAT 7516).

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Last Modified: Tuesday, 5 June 2007

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