Employer Information

How does it work?

Payroll Giving takes your regular donation to The Salvation Army directly from your pre-tax pay, via your organisation’s payroll system.

You receive immediate tax credits that reduce PAYE amounts payable.

Tax credits are calculated at 33.33 cents for each dollar donated.

Example
Karen makes a regular Payroll Giving donation to The Salvation Army.  She is paid $1,530 every two weeks. This is her only job, so her tax code is “M”.

To set up Payroll Giving you will need to:

• ensure your payroll system is Payroll Giving compliant
• complete the attached Payroll Giving Employer Form
• have your employees complete Payroll Giving Donor Forms
• regularly deduct the requested donation amount from your employees pay
• pass donations to The Salvation Army as per IRD guidelines

Why offer Payroll Giving?

More people than ever are basing their purchasing and employment decisions on an organisation’s philosophy and philanthropy.

For an employer Payroll Giving is a simple way to take part in philanthropic giving, and increase the positive perception of your organisation to staff, customers and suppliers. Partnering with The Salvation Army also aligns you with one of the world’s top 200 brands.

Why choose The Salvation Army?

The Salvation Army helps over 100,000 Kiwis every year through our wide range of community services.

The need for our services is growing. In 2009, we saw a 40% increase in the demand for food parcels alone. Behind that immediate need is often a more serious need that requires our help. It’s not about a ‘hand out’, it’s about a ‘hand up’—working with people both short-term and long-term to provide hope for a bright future.

What happens to your donation?

Donations ensure the ongoing work of The Salvation Army’s community services:

Our front line support provides help to Kiwis when they need it most.

Set up Payroll Giving

Please download the brochure below and complete the Employer Form, then hand it to your Salvation Army representative or e-mail Payroll Giving

> download Payroll Giving: Employer Information Brochure (PDF, 1.07MB)