My son has been in prison for 5 years he was told I can use my receipts for the past year to claim the money for a deduction on my taxes so I can get some money back?

soto1950 · ‎June 4, 2019

xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

Sorry, whoever told him that is wrong. Anything you are sending your son--money, personal items, etc.--would be considered gifts. Gifts to individuals are not deductible.

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xmasbaby0 · ‎June 4, 2019

Sorry, whoever told him that is wrong. Anything you are sending your son--money, personal items, etc.--would be considered gifts. Gifts to individuals are not deductible.

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

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My son has been in prison for 5 years he was told I can use my receipts for the past year to claim the money for a deduction on my taxes so I can get some money back?