Dave - this is a great idea and should be supported by as many KSRC members as possible.
Les - I checked out those ATO links, and yes, tax-deductions apply to *taxpayers* who are running a *business*, and are seeking tax-deductability for m/cycle racing sponsorship. I am 100% sure that KSRC is not a registered *business* for the purposes of the Income Tax Act, ( it does not have to declare income, expenses etc as would a normal business) - so the issue of tax-deductions, forming a Registered Club etc under the applicable NSW laws is not an issue in this case ( I helped set up the local Z Owners branch here many years ago, and had to go through all this crap with committees, constitutions, bank accounts etc etc. KSRC is not in the same boat. This is a good thing

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Personally, I reckon that deductions should be private, and that any amounts donated can be left with the nominated person (MadKaw), for appropriate disbursement to the nominated racer.
Having a 'race-fund' that is available to the nominated racer at the start of the year would be the best bet - you just wouldn't hand over 10 large at the start of a season

better to have it available for ongoing running costs ( entry fees, transport costs to each meeting, fuel tyres etc), this assumes a reasonable race fund to start with. Its not hard to budget for entry fees, etc - there are only a finite number of rounds in any given race season.
just my 2c worth - and when I give the NSW PCRA Championships another nudge, expect a knock on the safe door !!!!
