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Donation Credit
By Taxpert Editorial · Last reviewed: 26 April 2026
- Legal basis
- Art. 63 EBF
- Benefit key
- donationCredit
Primary source
Diário da República — EBF Art. 63 →What it does
Donations to recognised public-utility entities generate a 25% IRS credit, capped at 15% of the IRS collection amount.
When this saves money
Whenever you support eligible charities, museums, universities, or public-interest foundations — the donation effectively costs you 75% of the gross amount.
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