@Smalto723 wrote:
I've donated $15,000 over the course of the year to a family member. To help out. Can I claim this as a deduction?
Not only can you not claim the gift as a deduction, you may have to file a (Form 709) gift tax return since you exceeded the annual gift exclusion of $15,000 to one individual.
See https://www.irs.gov/instructions/i709
