What DGR tax changes will mean to arts orgs

In December 2021, a change was made to Australian tax law that stipulated that all non-government, not-for-profit organisations will now need to be registered as a charity with the ACNC (Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission) to be endorsed as a DGR (Deductible Gift Recipient).

The change to the law has meant that to maintain holding DGR status, you will need to register as a charity with the Australian Charities and Not-for-profits Commission (ACNC) before 14 December 2022.

Where this hits hard within the arts is small organisations. While they might be operating as not-for-profit orgs and independent member organisations, they may not legally be an Incorporated Structure or a Trust.

Source: Arts Hub