When will I receive my 2024-25 tax statement?

You will receive an email with a link to your digital tax statement in the week commencing 14 July. If you’ve opted to receive a printed tax statement or we don’t have your valid email address, your statement will be in the mail by Monday 21 July.

Why does it take so long to get my tax statement?

We know it’s important to get your Annual Tax Statement as quickly as possible. However, it’s important that we get it right. We need to allow a few days for our team to process donations that are made in the last few days of June. Once they’ve been processed, we also need to check that the right information is going to the right person. 

If you still haven’t received your Annual Tax Statement by mid-August, please call us on 13 32 40.

Why is World Vision switching to online tax statements?

Going paperless enables us to save costs, so we can maximise the impact of your donation. Plus, it helps us protect the environment by reducing our paper consumption. 

Switching to online tax statements also means we can get your Annual Tax Statement out to you faster. If you’d still prefer to receive a printed tax statement in the mail, you can easily update your preferences. Call us on 13 32 40 or email us at service@worldvision.com.au. 

You’ll need to update your preference by Monday 30 June to ensure you receive a printed tax statement for the 2024-25 financial year.

I don’t want my tax statement to be emailed. Can I receive my tax statement via post instead?

Yes, you can choose to receive your tax statement via post. However, please note that the cut-off date to opt in for printed 2024-25 statements is Monday 30 June. If you are changing your preference after this date, we’ll try our best to post your statement out from 21 July for this financial year. Should this not be possible for some reason, you will receive your statement via email in the week commencing 14 July. 

Why haven’t you sent me receipts during the year?

Since 1 July 2008, as a general rule, we have not issued receipts for individual gifts to reduce costs and simplify processes. Instead, you will receive an Annual Tax Statement that contains a summary of tax-deductible donations you made to us during the financial year. 

If you live in New South Wales, you will continue to receive receipts for certain types of individual gifts in compliance with NSW fundraising laws.

Group donations:

Many of our generous supporters give as a group with friends, family or work colleagues. This is done by pooling donations and having one person from the group send us the pooled amount. Each year, we spend considerable resources (in staff time and postage) responding to requests for Annual Tax Statements to be issued to members of such groups. 

If you regularly donate in this way, you can help us save on administration costs (thus ensuring more of your donations can be used directly to help children and communities) by contacting us at the start of the financial year so we have time to prepare Annual Tax Statements for each group member. 

I gave through a Workplace Giving program and I have not received a tax statement. Why not?

If you supported us through a Workplace Giving program, please contact your employer for confirmation of your contributions to use when completing your tax return.

What is a Public Benevolent Institution and the Overseas Aid Fund?

To enable you to claim a tax deduction for your generous donations, World Vision must maintain special endorsements from the Australian Taxation Office to qualify for “Deductible Gift Recipient” (DGR) status. 

World Vision Australia has DGR endorsement as a Public Benevolent Institution and to operate an Overseas Aid Fund. 

If you supported our tax-deductible programs in Australia (for example, through the Australia First Nations Program or the purchase of relevant World Vision gift catalogue items such as early learning for First Nations children), your donation is used by us in our work as a Public Benevolent Institution. 

If you supported our tax-deductible programs overseas (including through the purchase of relevant World Vision gift catalogue items) your donation was paid into the Overseas Aid Fund. 

Where can I get World Vision Australia financial information?

For any information regarding World Vision Australia, please refer to our Annual Reports.

You can also refer to World Vision Australia’s registration on the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission register. Financial information is included in World Vision Australia’s Annual Information Statement.