Tax Credits for Donations and Gifts
You can claim the following tax credits on line 395 for one or more donations and gifts:
- the tax credit for charitable donations and other gifts
- the additional tax credit for a large cultural donation
- the tax credit for cultural patronage, for donations and gifts made before March 26, 2025
To calculate the amount that you can claim on line 395, complete either Work Chart 395 or Schedule V.
You cannot claim a tax credit for charitable donations made during the period from January 1 to February 28, 2025, if you claimed one for them in your 2024 income tax return.
For more information, see the instructions for Schedule V or line 395 in the guide to the income tax return (TP-1.G-V).
List of registered charities
To ensure that the organization to which you wish to make a donation is a duly registered charity, consult the list of charities on the Government of Canada's website.