Parochial school fundraisers deductible?

[Anonymous]

If I purchase magazines or candy from parochial school fundraiser, is that considered a charitable tax deduction?

[Gayle]

In general, you are not allowed to claim a charitable donation for donations in which you receive an economic benefit. The only exception is if the amount of your charitable contribution exceeds the value of the economic benefit you receive in return. If so, you can claim a charitable deduction for the excess