Tax-deduct donations for the sports club

Anyone who does something for the community at least does not have to pay tax on the money they spend on it - in this way the state participates in the voluntary work of its citizens. Not only donations to aid organizations can be considered for tax purposes. You can also deduct donations to a sports club. So that Tax office acknowledges this, there are a few things you should keep in mind.

So you can deduct donations to the sports club from the tax

First of all, your sports club must be recognized as a non-profit organization so that you can transfer your donation. The tax office is responsible for this. For sports clubs, the recognition of the charitable status is usually possible without any problems: the club must to prove on the basis of his statutes that he promotes sport and does not have any economic goals tracked.

• You can only deduct a donation to the sports club if it is made without something in return takes place, in other words: if you do not benefit directly from it yourself, but the money goes to the community comes. In some clubs, for example, a donation from new members is expected - it is in fact a prerequisite for acceptance. Such donations are not recognized by the tax office.
• It looks different, for example, when you donate a set of jerseys for a team. Even if you are a member of the team yourself, you can deduct this donation to your sports club from tax.
• Unfortunately, you cannot usually deduct membership fees for a sports club. The tax code stipulates: Sports clubs promote charitable activities "with self-interest". As a member, you benefit from your contribution because, for example, you can take courses or use sports facilities. Therefore you cannot deduct the contribution as a donation.


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• The donations to the sports club are entered in the tax return under "Special expenses". If you donate no more than 200 euros in a year, you don't even have to get a donation receipt. To prove the donation to the sports club, the deposit slip from the bank is sufficient.