Here's another one. If I can't find the name of an organization on the IRS's list of approved charities, do I not allow the client to deduct that contribution? Is that list all inclusive? Should I send her back to the organization for more info?
And on a related note, if someone volunteers for an organization that provides help to the needy but it's not on that same IRS list, should I still put in the mileage for it?
Can't find info for this in my Master Tax Guide or IRS.gov and since I'm doing this "on the side," I can't ask my coworkers!
Thanks!
2007-03-14 13:11:44 · 5 answers · asked by LC 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
It's not on pub 78's list, so I'm thinking I'm just not going to use it. Especially since it's non-cash and you know how they are cracking down on that this year. And nope, no receipts that I know of. Thanks everyone.
2007-03-14 13:24:40 · update #1
If you searched Publication 78 and did not find the organization, the organization is going to have to provide proof that they are a qualify organization in order to allow the Taxpayer to claim any charitable contribution, this includes any type of donation and milage for charitable use
http://www.irs.gov/charities/article/0,,id=96136,00.html
You can call TEGE at 1-877-829-5500 if you need further assistance in getting the organizations information of being qualified
2007-03-14 13:21:27 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Needs to be a charitable organization, governmental agencies do not apply.
their list of agencies is not all inclusive for new enties are constantly being approved and many applications are pending.
2007-03-15 23:02:34 · answer #2 · answered by Z28_Zeppelin 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your client could ask if the organization has a 501(c)3 designation.
2007-03-14 20:26:07 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a volunteer guardian for an indigent senior citizen, and I deduct the miles I accrue driving back and forth to the nursing home.
"To be deductible, charitable contributions must be made to qualified organizations. Qualified organizations include, but are not limited to, Federal, state, and local governments and organizations organized and operated only for charitable, religious, educational, scientific, or literary purposes, or for the prevention of cruelty to children or animals. Organizations can tell you if they are qualified and if donations to them are deductible."
2007-03-14 20:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
My understanding is if it's not on their(IRS) they don't accept the charitable contribution not sure on the mileage.
2007-03-14 20:21:05 · answer #5 · answered by ? 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋