Will a GoFundMe campaign set up on my behalf be taxed? The total amount raised

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Sorry to hear about this situation. is spot on. Gifts aren't considered taxable. Your friend as a promoter it'll depend on the circumstances and whether or not they're carrying on a business or a profit-making scheme, which it doesn't seem to be, so they should be fine. Check out a similar response (https://community.ato.gov.au/s/question/a0J9s000000NTZe/p00191907) with some very helpful info.

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