Important update: tax deduction for donations reduced

Important update: tax deduction for donations reduced

As we already communicated earlier in 2025, there was a proposal to reduce the tax deduction for donations. On 12 December 2025, the Arizona majority in Parliament approved this draft law (“Various provisions”).

This means that the tax deduction for donations of €40 or more is reduced from 45% to 30% (art. 67). The law applies retroactively and covers all donations made since 1 January 2025 (art. 90).

We recommend that you communicate about this as clearly as possible with your supporter base:

• Always mention the correct percentage of 30%.
• Refer to a FAQ on your website for more information and/or provide a contact point where people can ask questions (e.g. a donor care email address and phone number).
• Focus on the social impact of your organization. The tax benefit is an extra incentive to give, but not the main reason.

At DSC, we are closely monitoring this development. We remain fully committed to supporting our organizations with advice, copywriting and strategic fundraising guidance, to help them succeed even in a shifting fiscal landscape.

Questions?

Would you like to discuss how your organization can respond to this? Or are you looking for support in communicating with your donors? Feel free to contact us.