Don, Who Is Not Carrying on a Business, Contributed $2,500

Don, who is not carrying on a business, contributed $2,500 to a local candidate in the SA elections in the last election campaign, which took place in the 2020 year. Don's friend, Alvin, contributed $3,000 to his local candidate in the same election as he was under the impression that his business would be able to claim the deduction in full. Advise both Don and Alvin as to whether they each can claim a deduction for their political contributions?

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Section 26-22 ITAA97 denies a deduction ...

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