Donate Shares
By donating stocks, securities or certain other investments to Camfed, you can help to transform the lives of girls in Africa. The process is straightforward and is one of the most tax-effective ways of donating to Camfed's work. Whether you hold stocks that you don’t really need, have inherited holdings that seem to generate more paper than income, or you simply wish to save on your tax bill, please consider giving to Camfed in this way.
For details on how to transfer stock and the tax benefits of donating in this way, please contact Camfed by email or freephone 0800 432 0482.
What are the possible tax benefits for me if I donate shares to Camfed?
Income Tax
If you donate shares to Camfed, you can get income tax relief on the donation. If you are a higher-rate taxpayer, for instance, and donate £1,000 worth of shares, you will get £400 tax relief. Or, if you pay tax at the standard rate, the relief would be £220. You can claim this on your self- assessment tax form, or by contacting your local Tax Office.
Capital Gains Tax
If you sell shares for more than what they were valued at when you acquired them, this is known as making a Capital Gain. You can make Gains up to an annual limit (the allowance for the tax year 2007/8 is £9,200) without having to pay tax on this money, but anything above that will be subjected to Capital Gains Tax (40%).
However, you will not have to pay any Capital Gains Tax on shares which you donate to Camfed. This exemption may therefore be important to you if you have already reached, or are likely to reach, the annual limit.
For tax advice pertinent to your individual circumstances, please contact a financial advisor or HMRC.
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