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Can I claim a donation to a Church not based in Canada?

I made a cash donation to a church in the Caribbean that my wife belonged to. They gave me a receipt. Can I claim that on my return?

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Can I claim a donation to a Church not based in Canada?

Generally not unless it is a registered charity. Please see http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns300-350/349/gfts-eng.html

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Can I claim a donation to a Church not based in Canada?

To add more details, the Church in the Caribbean is of the same denomination as the one we go to here in Canada, which is registered with the CRA.

Can I claim a donation to a Church not based in Canada?

The Church in another country may be of the same denomination, but still may not be registered in Canada.

Can I claim a donation to a Church not based in Canada?

Thanks for the help.

Can I claim a donation to a Church not based in Canada?

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Can I claim a donation to a Church not based in Canada?

Generally not unless it is a registered charity. Please see http://www.cra-arc.gc.ca/tx/ndvdls/tpcs/ncm-tx/rtrn/cmpltng/ddctns/lns300-350/349/gfts-eng.html

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