Tax Season 2026
Make a tax-deductible donation (Section 18A)
Did you know your donation to the South African Guide-Dogs Association for the Blind may be tax deductible?
Section 18A is one way government encourages South Africans — individuals and businesses — to support non-profit organisations that improve lives and strengthen communities.
Why Donate to SA Guide-Dogs Association
We are an approved Section 18A organisation, authorised to issue Section 18A tax certificates that donors may use when submitting their annual tax return to SARS.
We are also a registered Public Benefit Organisation and an accredited member of the Guide Dogs Federation (GDF) and Assistance Dogs International (ADI). Through these accreditations, we deliver world-class guide dog, service dog and autism support dog programmes, as well as orientation and mobility training and essential assistive devices — at no cost to our clients.
Our services support visually impaired individuals, people with physical disabilities, and children with autism across South Africa. These services are delivered in line with internationally recognised standards, including through our own College of Orientation and Mobility, serving communities nationwide.
You are entitled to deduct the total value of all qualifying donations made during the tax year, up to a maximum of 10% of your taxable income.
Donations must be made before the end of February to qualify for the current tax year.
No. Donating to a charity does not automatically mean that it qualifies for a tax deduction.
While many organisations do valuable work, only registered Public Benefit Organisations that meet strict criteria set by SARS are permitted to issue Section 18A Tax Certificates. These criteria include:
- Delivering approved public benefit activities (such as health, welfare, education, or humanitarian services)
- Maintaining valid governance and audit compliance.
Before making a donation, it is always advisable to confirm whether an organisation can issue a Section 18A certificate.
To issue your Section 18A certificate, we require the following details:
Details required:
Individuals
- Full name
- ID number
- Income tax number
- Contact details
Companies
- Company name
- Registration number
- Contact details
- Certificate reflects total donations for the tax year and may be submitted to SARS.
Support contact:Jabu : jabus@guidedog.org.za
Prefer to donate via EFT?
South African Guide-Dogs Association for the BlindBank: FNBAccount type: Current AccountAccount number: 629 2765 7463Branch code: 210 554Reference: Initals + Surname + Tax 26
Please email proof of payment and contact details to Jabu, JabulileS@guidedog.org.za, so we can issue your Section 18A certificate.