Federal Tax Receipt Extension FAQ

What is the federal tax receipt extension?

The federal government extended the deadline to make 2024 charitable donations. This means that if you made any eligible donations between January 1 to February 28, 2025, you now have the choice to claim the tax credits on your 2024 or 2025 tax return. To learn more, please refer to this CRA guidance for donors: Extension of 2024 charitable donations – Canada.ca.

Which donations are eligible?

Eligible donations include cash, cheque, credit card, money order and online donations. Please see CRA guidance for ineligible donations.

How can I get my special tax receipt?

We will issue a special tax receipt for January 1 to February 28 to eligible donors by request.

If you gave a one-time gift online between Jan. 1-Feb. 28, you will already have received your receipt by email at the time of the gift. Please see your inbox (and check your spam/junk folder if needed).

How do I request my special tax receipt?

To make a request, please contact Donor Care at donations@savethechildren.ca or call us at 1-800-668-5036, ext. 264. Your receipt will be emailed within 3-5 business days