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Donation calculator

A gift can do good—and reduce tax owing.

Estimate the federal and provincial or territorial non-refundable tax credits for an eligible charitable donation.

Charitable donation tax credit

Your gift. Your possible credit.

Calculated on your device

Have your eligible donation amount and estimated income ready. This calculates the credit before checking how much tax you owe. Quebec is not supported.

2026 donation calculations are temporarily unavailable while provincial and territorial rules are verified. Use 2025 only for a 2025 claim.

Which income and donation amounts should I use?

Net income sets the ordinary 75% donation limit. Taxable income determines eligibility for the highest credit rate. These can differ after deductions; a T4’s Box 14 is not either of these figures. Use the eligible amount on your receipt, including other eligible gifts you plan to claim this year. Already-claimed gifts cannot be claimed again.

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Enter your amounts, then calculate. Results are cleared when you edit.

Methodology and sources →Compare with estimated tax payable →

What this estimate includes

The first $200 and higher donation tiers, applicable federal and provincial or territorial rates, the federal high-income rule, and the general 75% of net-income claim limit.

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The gift and the claim

The full gift goes to the charity. Any tax-credit claim is a separate step.

The full gift reaches the charity.Your eligible donation goes through the charity’s own channel.
A receipt supports a separate claim.A possible non-refundable credit reduces tax owing. It does not automatically create a refund.