New Amex statement credits

[prozac]

So where do you think this falls under, as the benefit is coming from Amex (3rd party) not the recipient.

Checking with an accountant. Answer shortly.

 

[prozac]

Can you claim a deduction for the amount you donate minus the credit? So if I donate $70 and receive a $20 credit, can I claim $50?

Response from my accountant is that YES you can claim the difference in the donation less the credit received.

I suspect quite a few AFF members may have bigger issues than a $20 Amex credit...

Quite. But why attract a desk audit that might uncover other more significant items.

 

[burmans]

I suspect quite a few AFF members may have bigger issues than a $20 Amex credit...

This has been commented on before (years ago) and as I recall no evidence this has ever been acted on?

 

[Cynicor]

Yeah, there’s no way the ato are going to match a statement credit to a donation, for such low value amount, regardless.

 

[HisHoliness]

Red Cross Online - donate 70 / 20

Mine is donate $60, receive 1200 reward points, up to 3 times. Personal plat. Supplementary card didn't have any red Cross offer.

 

[JJS]

Pullman Hotels - 400 / 80

I know it says at the hotel desk only, but has anyone booked a pay upfront room and had this credit come through?

 

[AusTraveller]

I know it says at the hotel desk only, but has anyone booked a pay upfront room and had this credit come through?

I tried calling the hotel direct and getting them to book a prepaid rate. Sadly, no credit as they didn’t seem to use the hotel terminal for the spend.

However, a few weeks later, when we reached the target for actual spend (meals, drinks etc) at checkout the email was received and credit was earned.

I’m not sure if anyone has a different experience.

 

[SydneySwan]

Avis - 25% back up to $150 credit.