I am referring to personal income taxes. I am an individual living in California. Thank you.
2006-12-02 09:29:18 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You can if you have a receipt for the donation from the food bank and if you itemize on your income taxes.
2006-12-02 11:50:49 · answer #1 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
assuming you can itemize deductions on your tax return, you should also receive some kind of acknowledgement from the food bank. a charitable organization usually gives a statement showing the tax deductible portion of the donation, especially if its a generous amount.
2006-12-03 02:40:14 · answer #2 · answered by tma 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with the first answer. However, in addition to having a receipt you also must be itemizing deductions on your tax return to get any benefit from donations.
2006-12-02 18:32:07 · answer #3 · answered by Chad B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is easier to claim donations that you have a receipt for, in case you ever have to go through an audit. If you want to claim it, keep a few of your grocery store receipts just in case.
2006-12-02 17:44:41 · answer #4 · answered by Fleur de Lis 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋