If you pay Income Tax in Ireland you can increase your contribution by up to 72.4% without spending an extra cent.

1. Contributions From P.A.Y.E. Individuals
   If you pay P.A.Y.E. income tax at the standard rate the Community Centre can claim tax relief, equivalent to 25% of the value of the contribution. For contributors who pay P.A.Y.E. income tax at the higher rate can increase the value of their contribution by up to 72.4%. All you have to do is complete a simple form. Note: The minimum contribution that the Community Centre can claim tax relief is €250 per year. For instance, in a full year, a monthly contribution of €21 (or €5 per week) will earn the Community Centre an extra €182, at the higher tax rate of 42%.

   How tax relief increases your contribution to the Community Centre

2. Contributions From Self-assessed Individuals
   If you pay income tax through the self-assessment method then you can use your contribution as a normal income tax relief. Instead of completing a tax relief form you only have to forward your contribution receipt with your annual assessment as proof of payment. If you pay tax at the higher rate and make a contribution of €1,000 then you receive tax relief of €420. So the cost to you is only €580 while the Community Centre receives €1,000.

3. Corporate Contributions
   Companies contributing more than €250 in their financial year should treat the contribution as a normal business expense, deductible at the appropriate rate of corporation tax.

How tax relief increases your contribution to the Community Centre:

Your Monthly Contribution	Annual Amount	Value to the Community Centre at higher Tax Rate (42%)	Value to the Community Centre at standard Tax Rate (20%)
€21	€252	€434	€315
€40	€480	€828	€600
€60	€720	€1242	€900