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posted Apr 17, 2024 7:36:16 AM

I gave a friend some money last year to help her while she was unemployed and I do not expect to get much of it repaid. Can I deduct any of this as a gift?

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Level 15
Apr 17, 2024 7:38:58 AM

No.  Gifts to individuals are not deductible.  Only gifts to charities are deductible.