Gift Aid – Your Questions Answered

How do I know if I’m a UK tax payer?
You are a UK tax payer if:

• Tax is taken from your wages or salary before you receive your pay.
• You have to fill in a self-assessment form each year
• You have any taxable savings (in a Building Society, for instance), or a pension plan, or investment income.
• If you have recently paid any capital gains tax, or expect to pay it in the near future. This could be on the sale of a property or some shares, for example.

Please note: Inheritance tax does not count as UK income tax.

What if I don’t pay UK tax?
Please let us know if you don’t pay tax by calling 0870 333 2700. We can then make a note on your records. Thank you.

What if I’m a pensioner?
You may still pay tax on a private pension plan or a savings account, or pay capital gains tax if you sell property or shares. If so, please complete and return your form to explain that you are a tax payer.

What if I’m a higher rate tax payer?
SHN can still only claim back at the basic rate but please complete the Declaration anyway.

What if I’m a lower rate tax payer?
If you pay a lower rate (10% or 20%), SHN can still claim back 28p for each £1 you donate, provided you pay enough tax to cover the claim in the tax year you make the gift(s).

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