Which school payments you can claim tax credits on

You can claim a donation tax credit on:

• school donations or
• donations to kindergartens registered as a charity

You have a receipt with the word 'donation' written on it.

You can't claim a donation tax credit on:

• attendance dues
• charges for items or participation in voluntary activities (outside of the school curriculum)
• university, polytech or other tertiary education fees
• private school, kindergarten or other early childcare fees.

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