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June 1, 2019
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Where would I key in my Boy Scouting information?

For Example:  gear that was purchased and mileage
Answer
June 1, 2019

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is listed by name as a “qualified charitable organization,” with the IRS, so BSA expenses are eligible.Three types of contributions can be deducted:

  • Cash/check donations
  • Property donations
  • “Out-of-pocket expenses you paid to do volunteer work”. 

See How to Manually enter our donations, click on How do I enter my charitable donations in TurboTax?

[Answer edited to include screenshot 1-27-17 7:41 am PST]

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Answer
June 1, 2019

The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is listed by name as a “qualified charitable organization,” with the IRS, so BSA expenses are eligible.Three types of contributions can be deducted:

  • Cash/check donations
  • Property donations
  • “Out-of-pocket expenses you paid to do volunteer work”. 

See How to Manually enter our donations, click on How do I enter my charitable donations in TurboTax?

[Answer edited to include screenshot 1-27-17 7:41 am PST]