Tax Time Donation 2025 - Backpack Bed for Homeless Australia

END OF FINANCIAL YEAR TAX DONATION 2025

Donations over $2 are tax deductible

Donate by 30th June - EOFY Tax-Deductible Donation

As the end of the financial year approaches, many Australians are looking for effective ways to maximise their charitable contributions while minimising their tax burdens.

In 2025, understanding tax-deductible donations can transform your giving strategy, allowing you to support give HOPE to homeless people sleeping on our streets, while enjoying significant financial benefits.

Understanding Tax-Deductible Donations in Australia

Tax-deductible donations are contributions made to eligible organisations that can be subtracted from your taxable income, effectively lowering your tax liability. In Australia, these deductions are an important aspect of the tax system, designed to encourage philanthropy and support for various causes. By understanding the rules and benefits associated with tax-deductible donations, you can make more informed decisions about your charitable giving, ensuring that your contributions are both impactful and financially advantageous.

The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) governs the rules regarding tax-deductible donations, and it's essential to familiarise yourself with these guidelines to maximise your benefits.

Donations must be made to organisations with Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, and the gift must be of money or property. It’s also important to note that for a donation to be tax-deductible, it must be a genuine gift, meaning you do not receive any material benefit or advantage in return.

Donations over $2 to Backpack Bed for Homeless are tax deductible.

The Importance of Charitable Giving

Charitable giving plays a pivotal role in any society, providing essential support to those in need and contributing to the overall well-being of communities. In Australia, charitable organisations address a wide range of issues. By donating to Backpack Bed for Homeless, you can make a tangible difference in the lives of homeless people without shelter.

From a financial perspective, tax-deductible donations offer significant advantages. By reducing taxable income, donors can lower their tax liability, effectively increasing the value of their contributions. This synergy between personal benefit and social good underscores the importance of charitable giving, making it a powerful tool for both individual and communal growth.

How do I claim a tax deduction on my charitable donation?

Claiming a tax deductible donation in Australia is simple in 4 easy steps:

  1. Select a charity that is approved by the ATO.
  2. Make a donation of more than $2 to your selected charity.
  3. Keep a record of your receipt stating how much you donated.
  4. When it's time to do your taxes, use that receipt to lower the amount of tax you owe. When you're filling out your tax return, there will be a section where you can enter your deductions, including your charitable donations.

Record-Keeping: Essential Documents for Tax Purposes

Maintaining accurate records of your charitable donations is essential for claiming tax deductions and ensuring compliance with ATO regulations. Proper documentation not only substantiates your claims but also helps you stay organised and prepared in the event of an audit.

For each donation, Backpack Bed for Homeless will email you a donation receipt.

If you wish to donate anonymously and claim a deduction - the best method is to donate via bank transfer and keep your bank records to substantiate the tax deductible donation.

Give Hope - tonight Aussies are sleeping on the streets in your community.

122,494 Australians are currently homeless every day (ABS 2021).

45,800 people will sleep rough on the street across Australia this year (ABS 2021).

Fact. There are not enough shelters and governments ignore the basic human right to shelter and dignity.

Nearly 37% of homeless people are aged under 25 years (ABS 2021).

In 2018 two homeless men were tragically run over and killed by garbage trucks - one while sleeping in a Brisbane City laneway the other in a Sydney laneway sheltering from the cold. 

Backpack Beds (swags) SAVE LIVES

Backpack Bed for Homeless partners with homeless services across Australia to distribute our study proven Backpack Bed to street sleeping homeless without shelter.

We are not government funded and rely on the support of everyday Australians to help give back safety to people living on the streets. Your tax deductible donation can help someone survive a night on the streets by protecting them from the harsh weather climates that can happen at night.

Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

How The Homeless Backpack Bed (Swag) Works

Backpack Bed - lightweight

Lightweight 3KG

Street tough material

Backpack Bed - full body protection

Full Body Protection

4 season summer & winter

Backpack Bed - fire retardant

Fire Retardant

Fabric + Mattress 190cm x 55cm

Backpack Bed - wind & rain protection

Water & Wind Proof

Protects against winter chills

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Full Body Mosquito Net

Stop bites on hot summer nights

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Ergonomic Backpack

Adjustable shoulder & chest straps

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Storage Pockets

4 pockets - store over 20kg

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Secret lockable pocket

With brass key lock

You can make a difference at the coldest time of the year - Donate today

How your donated Backpack Bed makes a difference

Backpack Bed for Homeless thank you postcard
Thank you notes from homeless Backpack Bed recipients

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