Get involved Fundraise Fundraise for us Gift aid for higher rate taxpayers Are you a Higher Rate Taypayer (those with a taxable income between £43,001 & £150,000)? or Additional Rate Taxpayer (taxable income over £150,000)? If you pay tax at a rate of 40% or above, you can claim back the difference between the higher and basic rate on your donation* You can do this: through your Self Assessment Tax Return by asking HM Revenue and Customs (HMRC) to amend your tax code Example 1: Higher Rate Tax Payer at 40% (those with a taxable income between £43,001 & £150,000) You donate £10,000 with gift aid SongBird Survival can then claim 25% from the Inland Revenue, at no extra cost to you, which will boost your donation to £12,500 You can then claim back from HMRC the difference* (20%) between the rate you pay and the basic rate on your donation Therefore you can claim 20% x £12,500 = £2,500 Making the cost of your £10,000 gift only £7,500 to you Example 2: Additional Rate Tax Payer at 45% (those with a taxable income over £150,000) You donate £10,000 with gift aid SongBird Survival can then claim 25% from the Inland Revenue, at no extra cost to you, which will boost your donation to £12,500 You can then claim the difference (25%) between the rate you pay and the basic rate on your donation Therefore you can claim 25% x £12,500 = £3,125 Making the actual cost to you £6,875 This makes a £10,000 donation to SongBird Survival worth £12,500 and will only cost you either £7,500 or £6,875 *Please note - You have to claim the difference back, SongBird Survival is unable to do this for you. For more information on how to claim back please visit www.gov.uk/donating-to-charity/gift-aid Give with confidence: Our promise