This study analyses published Australian Taxation Office (ATO) data and represents the extent and characteristics of tax-deductible donations made and claimed by Australian taxpayers to Deductible Gift Recipients (DGRs) in their individual income tax returns for the 2021–22 income year. 

This working oaper includes further analysis of the tax-deductible giving of individuals by gender, state or territory of residence, donor's residential postcode, income band, and occupation.

Findings

• The total amount donated and claimed as tax-deductible donations in 2021–22 was $4.55 billion (compared to $4.39 billion for the previous income year). This constitutes an increase of 3.66 per cent or $160.58 million. 
• The average tax-deductible donation made to DGRs and claimed by Australian taxpayers in 2021–22 was $1,067.17 (compared to $1,047.27 in the previous income year). This is a slight increase of 1.90 per cent.