Here’s something many Aussie Muslim donors don’t fully realise: your Qurban through ARO is tax-deductible in Australia. And the timing this year is unusually favourable. Eid ul-Adha 2026 is expected around 27 May 2026, which means your Qurban receipt lands a little over a month before the 30 June EOFY — perfect for the 2025–26 tax return.
If you’d like to give and claim now, donate your Qurban from $180 →.
This guide walks through the rest: why ARO is DGR-endorsed, what your receipt looks like, what you need to claim, and how to think about Qurban as part of your broader EOFY giving.
Yes, Qurban is tax-deductible — here’s why
Donations to a charity are only tax-deductible in Australia if that charity has Deductible Gift Recipient (DGR) status, granted by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO).
ARO ticks every box:
DGR-endorsed by the ATO — gifts of $2 or more are tax-deductible.
Registered with the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission) as a Charity and Public Benevolent Institution.
Registered as a Public Company by ASIC.
ABN: 60 159 966 659.
When you give Qurban with ARO, your donation is a deductible gift under Australian tax law — even though it carries a religious obligation for you personally. The ATO treats the donation (the financial transfer to a registered charity) separately from the intention (your fulfilment of Qurban). Both can be true at once.
What your receipt looks like
Immediately after donating on aro.org.au/give-qurban-2026, you’ll receive an email receipt that includes:
Your name and the donation amount,
The date of the donation,
ARO’s full legal name and ABN (60 159 966 659),
A statement confirming the donation is tax-deductible and ARO is a DGR.
That’s the document you keep for your records. The ATO doesn’t require you to attach it to your return — you just need to be able to produce it on request.
How to claim your Qurban donation at tax time
Three simple steps:
Save your receipt — keep the confirmation email (or print it). Cloud-store it where you keep tax documents.
Enter it under “Gifts or donations” when you lodge your tax return — either via myTax (most individuals) or through your tax agent. Section D9 of the individual tax return.
Claim the full amount — Qurban donations to ARO are 100% deductible. There’s no portion that gets reclassified as goods or services received.
For most Aussie taxpayers, that’s the whole process. If your circumstances are more complex (high-income, business donations, multiple charity gifts in the same year), check with your accountant.
Why Eid ul-Adha 2026 timing is a small gift in itself
This year, Eid ul-Adha falls about a month before EOFY. That means:
Your Qurban receipt is already in your 2025–26 records by the time you’re preparing your return.
If you’re considering additional EOFY giving — Sadaqah, Zakat, or other projects — you can stack multiple ARO receipts in the same return.
Donors who like to do their giving in one focused window can use Eid → EOFY (late May through 30 June) as their concentrated charity period.
Stack your Qurban with other ARO causes (all DGR)
If you’re already in giving mode, ARO’s broader programs are also tax-deductible:
Bushfire Emergency Appeal — donations doubled for a limited time (verify on the page).
Every one of these is covered by the same ABN and DGR endorsement. One charity, one set of records, one tidy section on your return.
Common questions
Is Qurban tax-deductible in Australia? Yes — when given to a DGR-endorsed Australian charity. ARO is DGR-endorsed by the ATO, so your Qurban donation is fully tax-deductible. ABN: 60 159 966 659.
Do I need to declare Qurban differently to other donations? No. It goes under “Gifts or donations” in your individual tax return like any other charitable gift.
Can my family share one Qurban and split the deduction? The deduction follows the legal donor — the person whose name and details appear on the receipt. If multiple family members are contributing, the cleanest path is for each to give their own Qurban share so each receives a separate receipt. See our Group Qurban guide for more on shared giving.
What if I missed last year’s Qurban for tax — can I claim it this year? Donations are claimed in the financial year they’re made. A 2024–25 Qurban can’t be moved to your 2025–26 return. That’s why locking in your 2026 Qurban now is the simplest path.
Is Zakat tax-deductible too? When given through a DGR-endorsed Australian charity like ARO, yes — the deductibility flows from the DGR endorsement, not the type of donation. See General Sadaqah / Zakat Donation.
Will ARO send me a year-end summary? You’ll receive an instant receipt for each donation. If you’d like a consolidated year-end summary, contact ARO directly at the Auburn or Melbourne office.
A reminder on the Qurban deadline
Tax aside — Qurban has its own non-negotiable deadline. Donations must be received before the third day of Eid for the Qurban to be valid. Eid ul-Adha 2026 is expected around 27 May 2026 (subject to moon sighting). Don’t leave Qurban to the EOFY rush — give it well before Eid morning.
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Australian Relief Organisation. ACNC Registered. DGR Endorsed. ABN: 60 159 966 659.
This article is general information only and not financial or tax advice. For advice on your specific tax situation, please consult a registered tax agent or accountant. For the full Qurban picture, start with our complete Qurban 2026 Australia donor’s guide.