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title: "GASDS vs Repayment: Understanding the Differences"
slug: "gasds-vs-repayment-understanding-the-differences"
updated: 2026-04-07T04:50:48Z
published: 2026-04-07T04:50:48Z
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# GASDS vs Repayment: Understanding the Differences

### Filing Frequency and Timing

GASDS claims are often filed at the same time as Gift Aid (Repayment) claims. However, many organisations choose to file GASDS only once per year because the scheme has more complex rules and requires careful tracking of annual limits.

With infoodle - you are able to file multiple GASDS with the same date ranges.

### Key Differences Between the Schemes

| Feature | GASDS | Repayment |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Claim window | Up to 2 years | Up to 4 years |
| Annual limit | £8,000 (or per building) | No limit |
| Based on | UK tax year | Donation date only |
| Requires declarations | No | Yes |

### Why infoodle Separates the Claims

If GASDS and Repayment claims were combined:

- Repayment claims could span across tax years
- GASDS limits would need to be split across years
- Users could unintentionally exceed GASDS limits

To avoid this complexity, infoodle processes GASDS and Repayment as **separate claim types**, ensuring accuracy and reducing user confusion.

Next steps

[Navigating the GASDS Menu and Screen](/v1/docs/navigating-the-gasds-menu-and-screen) [Creating and Managing GASDS Claims](/v1/docs/creating-and-managing-gasds-claims) [Understanding the GASDS Annual Allowance](/v1/docs/understanding-the-gasds-annual-allowance) [Creating a GASDS Claim](/v1/docs/creating-a-claim) [Adjustments in GASDS Claims](/v1/docs/adjustments-in-gasds-claims) [Filing GASDS Claims](/v1/docs/filing-gasds-claims)