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February 24 2018

Tax Deductible Donations for Friends in Need - Are donations to an individual tax deductible?

 

Crowdfunding or fundraising for a friend, family member or colleague in need is easily done on mycause.com.au

 

A campaign only takes a few minutes to create on line . In general donations to a personal cause campaign are not tax deductible.

We are  often asked which donations are tax deductible?

In some circumstances mycause can assist a beneficiary with TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATIONS. This means that the donor can claim a deduction in their tax return. So in fact it is the same as donating to a registered Australian Charity

Tax deductible donations means that a campaign creator can potentially raise more money as donors who would otherwise not donate can now participate. For example a business or a foundation may donate.

The charity Helping a Friend in Need ABN 86611164197, a Public Benevolent Institution, is the the DGR entity mycause has created to facilitate tax deductible donations for personal causes.  

Media outlets supporting mycause campaigns enjoy the confidence of working with our ACNC registered charity 

 

JOSH DAVIS

 

Josh, a young 25-year-old, member of the Eltham Rugby Union Football Club, who can only be described as kind, loving and considerate, suffered a traumatic neck injury while on a camping trip with friends, that has left Josh paralysed.

With the support of Melbourne 3AW, Radio SEN and Herald Sun the Helping a Friend in Need campaign for Josh as so far raised $38,250

 

BEN HOLLOW

 

A Current Affair on the nine network will soon feature Ben Hollow on his long road to recovery after the lightening strike on Friday November 24th 2017 at Chirnside Park that caused the tragic death of his partner Lauren.


Ben now has the difficult task of continuing his life journey without his beloved soul mate Lauren. As well as the pain of this emotional tragedy he also faces an uncertain future with his physical injuries, having to learn how to walk again as well as restructuring his life to be able to achieve his goal of independence . Ben has already undergone 3 surgeries on his legs as well as maintaining multiple specialist appointments.

 

Helping A Friend in Need (HAFIN) ABN 86611164197 disburses donations to individuals and families for the direct relief of poverty, sickness, suffering, distress, misfortune, disability, destitution or helplessness.

Donations are tax deductible and are disbursed directly to the family.