Is Go Fund Me a gift or counted as income?

[kellyg_25]

Hello:

I received donations to help with my cancer treatment through a Go Fund Me page.  Is the money I received counted as income or as a gift in Canada?

Thank-you

[TurboTaxSusan]

It’s likely in your case that the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) will consider the money you got as a gift. However, it would be a good idea if you contacted them to confirm this. If you are in Canada or the United States, you can call the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) at 1-800-959-8281. If you are elsewhere you can call 613-940-8495. Here are more ways to contact the CRA: https://www.canada.ca/en/revenue-agency/corporate/contact-information/telephone-numbers.html