Donation certificate or tax receipt

Spendenaktion cannot issue official tax receipts or tax deduction certificates. However, after making a donation, you will automatically receive a transaction confirmation from our platform.

Below is an explanation of how it works and how you can request an official tax receipt.

Important: Are donations to personal or private causes tax-deductible?

No. Donations made to personal causes (such as an individual, a family, a private initiative, or friends) are considered personal gifts and are not tax-deductible.

Why doesn't Spendenaktion issue tax receipts?

When you donate, your contribution goes directly to the fundraiser (campaign organizer). Spendenaktion merely acts as the facilitating payment platform and is not a registered charity or tax-authorized entity itself.

How can I get an official tax receipt?

Only eligible organizations receiving your donation can determine if the gift is tax-deductible and issue an official tax certificate.

How to request a certificate:

1. Go to the campaign page on Spendenaktion.
2. Click the contact button located next to the organizer's name.
3. Contact the campaign organizer directly to ask if they are an officially registered charity capable of issuing a tax certificate.

What proof will I receive from Spendenaktion?

For every donation, we automatically send a thank-you email containing a donation confirmation.

• Donated non-anonymously? You will receive this email directly at the address provided during donation. This serves as digital proof that the transaction was processed through our platform.
• Donated anonymously? In this case, we do not have your email address and cannot send an automated confirmation. You can still contact the campaign organizer via the contact button on the campaign page to manually confirm your donation.

Is my donation tax-deductible?

This depends on the tax status of the organization running the campaign and the tax laws in your country:

• General rules & conditions: Read our guide on the deductibility of donations.

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