Taxation of voluntary activities and allowances for related expenses

An association or fund is taxed based on whether it is considered a non-profit organisation. The taxation of voluntary activities or allowance for expenses is also often determined on a case-by-case basis. This page includes some of the most important instructions that you should familiarise yourself with.

For more detailed tax instructions please see the Tax Administration website. You can also ask questions related to taxation through the Tax Administration's e-services.

Volunteer activities may cause expenses to volunteers, and the non-profit organisation may provide reimbursement for this. Such expenses may include travel and accommodation costs incurred in work performed for the benefit of the organisation.

Under certain conditions, it is possible for a volunteer to receive reimbursement without it being taxed.

For more information on the allowances for the expenses of volunteer activities and related taxation, see the website of the Tax Administration:

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Updated: 12/1/2024

Taxation of voluntary activities and allowances for related expenses

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