Ferrets Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 After having finally unpacked it turns out there is quite a lot of stuff that should never have made it into the container in the first place, especially suits (wrong size, old style, etc). They will all be going to the salvos, but I wondered if I make a donation of a large number of items if there is an tax deductible donation similar to Gift Aid in the UK? It won't stop the stuff going, but thought I'd ask before it did Thanks, Ferrets Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marisawright Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 AFAIK the only donations you can claim for are money, not clothing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest The Pom Queen Posted May 9, 2018 Share Posted May 9, 2018 I didn’t even know you could claim for goods anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferrets Posted May 9, 2018 Author Share Posted May 9, 2018 1 hour ago, The Pom Queen said: I didn’t even know you could claim for goods anywhere. For gift aid in the UK there is a tax benefit on the sales that they track - an element goes to the charity but then if you are a higher rate payer you get a deduction as well. According to the ATO you can claim for gifts of money or property; https://www.ato.gov.au/Individuals/Income-and-deductions/Deductions-you-can-claim/Gifts-and-donations/ But I think I might be reading that property includes donated items, but suspect that it might be real estate. It doesn't change the intention for the stuff to be donated, but was curious rather than find out about any deductibles after the stuff has gone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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