I created a donor advised fund in 2016, but did not fund it until 2017 can I deduct this amount as though I made it in 2016?

the money was sent using a wire transfer in 2016, but the money wasn't received until 2017

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I created a donor advised fund in 2016, but did not fund it until 2017 can I deduct this amount as though I made it in 2016?

Sorry, but you cannot. Charitable contributions are only deductible in the year paid.

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I created a donor advised fund in 2016, but did not fund it until 2017 can I deduct this amount as though I made it in 2016?

Does your bank statement show the money withdrawal having left your account in 2016?

I created a donor advised fund in 2016, but did not fund it until 2017 can I deduct this amount as though I made it in 2016?

no

I created a donor advised fund in 2016, but did not fund it until 2017 can I deduct this amount as though I made it in 2016?

Then you only have a 2017 contribution. Even if the money did leave in 2016, it would be questionable.

I created a donor advised fund in 2016, but did not fund it until 2017 can I deduct this amount as though I made it in 2016?

Sorry, but you cannot. Charitable contributions are only deductible in the year paid.

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