The blanket assertion that charities don’t have to pay tax is not true.
Charities are usually exempt from paying corporation or income tax, but there are some situations where you might become liable, the most common are related to non-charitable expenditure, like:
There are other situations relating to specific capital spending from investment income, or gains from certain property deals explained by the Charity Tax Group.
The blanket assertion that charities don’t have to pay tax is not true.
Charities are usually exempt from paying corporation or income tax, but there are some situations where you might become liable, the most common are related to non-charitable expenditure, like:
There are other situations relating to specific capital spending from investment income, or gains from certain property deals explained by the Charity Tax Group.
HMRC have a helpful charities tax team who will deal with your charity specific queries on applying for recognition.
You can submit an online query or call HMRC Charities Helpline on 0300 123 1073 Monday to Friday, 08.30 to 17.00
Last reviewed: 16 July 2018
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