(2024) Donations for earthquake victims in Turkey and Syria

In February 2023, a devastating earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, causing severe suffering and infrastructure damage. The Federal Ministry of Finance has taken measures to facilitate support without tax obstacles.

Simplified donation receipt: A disaster relief decree is in effect until 31 December 2023. This decree allows, among other things, a simplified proof of donation. Instead of the usual donation receipt, a cash deposit slip or booking confirmation from a bank is sufficient (BMF letter dated 27.2.2023).

Further regulations concern measures by tax-privileged organisations helping those affected by the earthquake, the tax treatment of donations from business assets, payroll tax issues, and more.