DONATIONS TO NEW ZEALAND CHRISTCHURCH EARTHQUAKE

The Government has announced that all donations by Australians to the recent earthquake in Christchurch, New Zealand's second largest city, will be tax-deductible. The Assistant Treasurer said donations to funds endorsed as ‘developed country relief funds’ are tax-deductible for a period of two years from 4 September 2010.

TIP: Remember to keep evidence documenting your donations (e.g. receipts or bank statements).