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Does a donation towards tuition through GoFundMe count as a deductible? Or because it's through GoFundMe it's only counted as a gift?
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June 3, 2019
10:30 AM
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Deductions & credits
This is a gift. Only donations to IRS qualified charitable organization are deductible.
Examples of qualified charitable organizations:
- Churches, mosques, synagogues, temples, and other religious organizations
- Charities like Goodwill, United Way, Salvation Army, Red Cross, CARE, Boy/Girl Scouts, Boys/Girls Clubs of America
- Nonprofit schools, hospitals and volunteer fire departments
- Veterans' and certain cultural groups
- Public parks and recreation facilities
If you're not sure of the organization's charitable status, contact them directly or use the IRS Exempt Organizations Lookup Tool.
June 3, 2019
10:30 AM