Stuck with unwanted gifts after the silly season and want to donate them to a good cause? It's a generous move but can you claim it as a tax deduction?
Liz Russell
 | Liz Russell is senior tax manager at Etax.com.au, Australia's largest online tax return service. Liz has been with Etax since it launched in 1998 and brings more than 40 years' tax experience to the table. Her expertise lies within complex individual tax returns and ensuring all of her clients walk away with the best possible refund while staying within ATO rules and regulations. |
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So you're done with buying knick-knacks and want to give a charity goat this Christmas, but is it tax-deductible?
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