IT3(d) resources for South African NPOs
Bring your Section 18A receipts, donor records and SARS reporting into one organised process. This resource centre helps NPO finance teams and boards find the right starting point, understand the information involved and prepare questions for professional support.
How TPCSA and 10BucksOnly work together
TPCSA and 10BucksOnly work together to connect professional NPO tax and compliance expertise with practical donor-management technology. TPCSA supports organisations with tax, financial records and compliance questions. The 10BucksOnly platform supports donor records, Section 18A receipts and IT3(d) administration.
The articles below retain the supplied resource copy and add a separate TPCSA perspective. Where a corresponding 10BucksOnly article was identified, the post links to that resource. Your organisation’s own approval, donation records and reporting circumstances still need to be considered.
Find your starting point
- Confirm your status. Establish whether your organisation has SARS Section 18A approval; NPO registration and PBO approval are different questions.
- Organise the evidence. Connect each receipt with the donor and donation records that support it.
- Prepare the submission. Confirm the reporting period, access permissions and channel before filing.
- Keep the outcome. Retain submission responses, resolve warnings and keep the declaration with the reporting pack.
IT3(d) basics and Section 18A approval
- What is IT3(d)?
- What is third-party data?
- What is a Section 18A receipt?
- What is a tax-deductible donation?
- How does a donor claim back an income tax deduction on donations made?
- Who must submit IT3(d)?
- What is a Section 18A-approved entity?
- NPO vs PBO: what is the difference?
- When is a nil declaration required for IT3(d)?
- Who can issue Section 18A receipts?
- How does IT3(d) relate to Section 18A?
- Why does IT3(d) depend on Section 18A?
Donor, donation and receipt information
- What donor details are taken from Section 18A receipts?
- What donation amounts and donation types are reported for IT3(d)?
- What information is required on a Section 18A receipt?
- What information is needed for IT3(d)?
- What are reporting entity details for IT3(d)?
- What donor information is required for IT3(d)?
- What donation details are required for IT3(d)?
- What receipt details are required for IT3(d)?
Submission preparation and results
- How to submit IT3(d) via eFiling
- How to submit IT3(d) using the HTTPS channel
- IT3(d) for NPOs: What to Prepare Before Submission Season
- IT3(d) Accepted, Warnings and Errors: What They Mean
Section 18A guidance
Connect reporting with daily NPO administration
Reliable reporting starts with the records created throughout the year. These related Insights articles cover donor management, fundraising, governance and monthly routines.
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- How to Make Your Donation Page Easier to Trust
- How to Plan a Simple Fundraising Campaign
- Monthly Admin Habits Every NPO Should Build
- Understanding Donor Management for South African NPOs
- What to Look For in a Donation Platform for Your NPO
- Why Donor Details Matter for Receipts, Records and Reporting
- Fundraising for NPOs in South Africa: Fundraising do’s and don’ts for NPOs