In BT dated June 4, 2008, Wong Sze Teen and Yeo Kai Eng also discusses the implication of GST on donations.
What is the Rule?
Generally, no GST on CASH donations if the amount involved is small and no tangible benefits granted to Donor.
But when Donors are entitled to some form of benefits ie. chance of a lucky draw to win a trip to Timbuktu, technically speaking such donations attract GST.
IRAS Concessionary Exemption is granted to certain benefits if:-
- the benefit is given as part of acknowledging the donation made and;
- the benefit has no resale value.
Thus certain acts by the Recipients, which are technically speaking, benefits to the Donors, are exempted. Eg. Donors could be invited to and honoured at a Gala Dinner held in conjuction to the Charity.
What if your GST-registered business gave a donation in kind?
Donor has to account for output GST on deemed supply except if:-
- less than $200 and;
- is not part of a series of gifts.
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