Can i deduct our temple membership dues and classes that out kids attend at the temple?

[bdwoods09]

We pay about $3,000 in temple dues and about $400 for classes there for our kids. Can I deduct?

[Marketstar]

Your temple membership dues would be deductible, but the tuition for the classes are not deductible as you are receiving something (education) in return.

To deduct charitable contributions:

• Type in charitable contributions. in the search box, top right of your screen, then click the magnifying glass

• Click the jump to charitable contributions link in the search results.

• Follow the onscreen instructions to enter