Why nobody gets a tax benefit when you donate at the checkout - CBC.ca

We're often asked at the checkout counter to give money to charity, but who gets the tax receipt? According to industry experts, nobody does — and the whole system is a boon for charities, and for retailers' marketing efforts.

It happens almost every time you pull out a wallet to pay for groceries, a coffee or a cheeseburger. A friendly face on the other side of the till asks if you would like to donate an extra loonie or… [+4954 chars]

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