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Helping in a disaster

Donations to help the victims of a disaster in Australia or overseas are tax deductible if made to a DGR.

Last updated 30 October 2019

In response to a disaster, you may wish to collect funds or make donations to help victims. Donations to help the victims of a disaster in Australia or overseas may be tax deductible.

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Collecting to help victims of disaster

Not for profit organisations (NFP) can collect money for disaster relief.

Donating to a disaster relief appeal

If donors make a gift of cash to the value of $2 or more to a disaster relief appeal they may be able to claim a tax deduction if the organisation receiving the gift is a deductible gift recipient (DGR). They may also be able to claim a deduction for non-cash gifts.

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