No Receipts for Donations
The Australian Taxation Office (ATO) have stated that individuals can claim donations up to $10 made to disaster relief funds for the recent bushfires in their 2013 tax return without a receipt. 'The Australian Tax Office (ATO) wants to make it as easy as possible for Australians to support those affected by the recent bushfires. If you are donating up to $10 to 'bucket appeals' and other disaster relief funds this financial year you will be able to claim a tax deduction without a receipt. For donations greater than $10, you should keep a receipt to substantiate your claim, or donate using your debit or credit card.
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