You are entitled to tax deductions for donations given to the Church. From the year 2022 onwards, the maximum limit for deduction is NOK 25.000. The deduction rights apply both to individuals and independent companies/organizations. To receive a tax deduction for donations this year, all gifts to the Church must be credited our account by the end of December.
An example
This deduction works in the same way as the deduction for interest expenses. This means that tax is reduced by 28% of the gift's value. If you, for instance, donate NOK 6.000, your tax will be reduced by NOK 1,680, and the actual cost of your donation will amount to only NOK 4.320. Please note that in order for the donation to be deductible, the amount within a year must be at least NOK 500, and that the limit is an overall maximum of tax-deductible donations for non-profit purposes. This means that if you donate money to Caritas or the Red Cross as well, these gifts will also count towards the limit.
The system is administered by the Donation services in the Catholic Diocese of Oslo for the entire country.
The reason why a common system for the whole country is needed is that the tax authorities by year-end require a united report with the names and social security numbers/organizational registration numbers of those who have donated money. The Diocese of Oslo is the only acknowledged administrator of the system by the IRS, which does not accept reports by individuals or even parishes.
Payment Options
The best and easiest way to give is to use the donation page for the parish. If you don't see any information about where to find it, please ask your parish. You may also use Vipps, credit card for donations, and gifts may also be paid through ordinary bank transfer. See details on the Donation services information site.
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