The Assistant Treasuer Senator Rod Kemp announced that, from today, gifts to the value of $2 or more made to Southcare Helicopter Fund will be deductible for income tax purposes.
The Southcare Helicopter Fund has been established to raise funds for the Southcare Helicopter Service, which provides emergency medical rescue and retrieval services to the ACT and south-eastern NSW.
Tax deductible gift status will assist the fund to attract public support for its activities.
Legislation to give effect to the Government’s decision will be introduced as soon as practicable and taxpayers should ensure that they receive a receipt for their donation.
MELBOURNE
12 September, 2000
Media contacts:
Michael Ahern Australian Taxation Office (02) 6216 1493
Richard Allsop Assistant Treasurer’s Office (03) 9650 7274