https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-contributions/01/2960246#M1080596 <P>Gifts to individuals are never tax deductible, no matter how deserving they are.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:49:15 GMT Opus 17 2023-03-17T15:49:15Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/contributions/01/2960230#M1080592 <P>Can I deduct as a contribution money donated to a memorial. This is for friends or family that have passed away .</P> Mon, 23 Feb 2026 14:41:03 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/contributions/01/2960230#M1080592 eddie125250 2026-02-23T14:41:03Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-contributions/01/2960238#M1080594 <P>Sorry--no.&nbsp; Only donations to recognized charities can be deducted as charity donations.&nbsp; Your gift was a personal expense.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P class="p1"><SPAN class="s1"><A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-is-a-qualified-charitable-organization/00/26938" target="_blank">https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-is-a-qualified-charitable-organization/00/26938</A></SPAN></P> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:43:13 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-contributions/01/2960238#M1080594 xmasbaby0 2023-03-17T15:43:13Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-contributions/01/2960246#M1080596 <P>Gifts to individuals are never tax deductible, no matter how deserving they are.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:49:15 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-contributions/01/2960246#M1080596 Opus 17 2023-03-17T15:49:15Z