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Support change: open up your wallet

By October 13, 2008

Like it or not, money is a major player in our political system. But did you know that you get a 75% tax credit for the value of donations up to $300? The government of Canada will allow you to support your favorite political party, and you can do it (almost) for free!

From the Elections Canada website:

 

  • for contributions up to $400, a credit of 75 percent (for example, a $300 credit for a contribution of $400)
     
  • for contributions from $401 to $750, a credit of $300 plus 50 percent of the amount over $400 (for example, a $475 credit for a contribution of $750)
     
  • for contributions over $750, the lesser of $650 or $475 plus 33⅓ percent of the amount over $750 (for example, a $650 credit for a contribution of $1,275)

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Eli van der Giessen

Eli van der Giessen

Creative Services CoordinatorDavid Suzuki Foundation

Eli fell in love with volunteers in 2000, and has been working to build community ever since.He'll take any title: Production Manager, Tour Director, Volunteer Wrangler, Wagon Master, Outreach…

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