Charitable Contributions
Includes money or property given to:
- Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques or other religious organizations
- Federal, state or local governments inf contributed solely for public purposes
- Nonprofit schools, hospitals and volunteer fire companies
- Public parks and recreation facilities
- Salvation Army, Red Cross United Way, Boy and Girl Scouts, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Society, American Heart Association , etc
- Travel, including mileage, meals and lodging if for business related reasons
- $50 per school month for housing an exchange student
Nondeductible contributions include:
- Civic leagues, social and sports clubs, labor unions, chambers of commerce
- Groups that are run for a personal profit
- Groups whose purpose is to lobby for law changes
- Homeowner’s associations
- Individuals
- Political groups or candidates for public office
Non cash contributions need:
- Name of charitable organization
- Date and location of contribution
- Description of donated property
- Fair market value of property
