New Amex statement credits

[prozac]

So where do you think this falls under, as the benefit is coming from Amex (3rd party) not the recipient.

Checking with an accountant. Answer shortly.

 

[prozac]

Can you claim a deduction for the amount you donate minus the credit? So if I donate $70 and receive a $20 credit, can I claim $50?

Response from my accountant is that YES you can claim the difference in the donation less the credit received.

I suspect quite a few AFF members may have bigger issues than a $20 Amex credit...

Quite. But why attract a desk audit that might uncover other more significant items.

 

[burmans]

I suspect quite a few AFF members may have bigger issues than a $20 Amex credit...

This has been commented on before (years ago) and as I recall no evidence this has ever been acted on?

 

[Cynicor]

Yeah, there’s no way the ato are going to match a statement credit to a donation, for such low value amount, regardless.

 

[HisHoliness]

Red Cross Online - donate 70 / 20

Mine is donate $60, receive 1200 reward points, up to 3 times. Personal plat. Supplementary card didn't have any red Cross offer.

 

[JJS]

Pullman Hotels - 400 / 80

I know it says at the hotel desk only, but has anyone booked a pay upfront room and had this credit come through?

 

[AusTraveller]

I know it says at the hotel desk only, but has anyone booked a pay upfront room and had this credit come through?

I tried calling the hotel direct and getting them to book a prepaid rate. Sadly, no credit as they didn’t seem to use the hotel terminal for the spend.

However, a few weeks later, when we reached the target for actual spend (meals, drinks etc) at checkout the email was received and credit was earned.

I’m not sure if anyone has a different experience.

 

[SydneySwan]

Avis - 25% back up to $150 credit.

 

[SydneySwan]

Delicious Month Offer until June 1. 20% back up to $25. Primaries only.

 

[sudoer]

Delicious Month Offer until June 1. 20% back up to $25. Primaries only.

I am assuming this stacks with the $200 dining credit but any data points greatly appreciated

 

[bernardblack]

I am assuming this stacks with the $200 dining credit but any data points greatly appreciated

I seem to recall I had this specific stack work last year, but I will confirm any new datapoints.

 

[SydneySwan]

Mandarin Oriental - 600 / 120 3 times
Langham Hotels - 800 / 200
endota - 150 / 25
Airport Rentals - 250 / 25
Motorhome Republic - 500 / 50

 

[iamsuperandrew]

Mandarin Oriental - 600 / 120 3 times
Langham Hotels - 800 / 200
endota - 150 / 25
Airport Rentals - 250 / 25
Motorhome Republic - 500 / 50

The only other one I got was Bvlgari - spend $5000 & get 30k points

 

[prozac]

Delicious Month Offer until June 1. 20% back up to $25. Primaries only.

I had 2 Delicious Month offers on the one card ... odd.
Checking the "participating locations" on the map I have businesses highlighted that are unrelated to food. I wonder how I'd go at Brunos Auto Detailing, or Charm Beauty Lounge?

 

[DC3]

I had 2 Delicious Month offers on the one card ... odd.
Checking the "participating locations" on the map I have businesses highlighted that are unrelated to food. I wonder how I'd go at Brunos Auto Detailing, or Charm Beauty Lounge?

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Probably depends on how Amex has coded those businesses. Please let us know if you bite the bullet.

Edit: The Charm Beauty Lounge may be (coded as) a cafe/coffee shop.