Can I deduct Sorority dues?

bellsnells3 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:22:29 GMT

I am a parent paying my daughter's sorority dues. Are th...

mesmith413 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:22:31 GMT

I am a parent paying my daughter's sorority dues. Are these dues tax deductible?

No

suzyquzy — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:22:31 GMT

See my edited answer below. Dues paid to the local chapt...

Opus 17 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:22:32 GMT

See my edited answer below. Dues paid to the local chapter are not deductible no matter who pays them. But if the sorority has a national charitable foundation and you make contributions to it, they would be tax deducible to the person who actually makes the contribution.

[This answer has been edited] Generally no. However, som...

Opus 17 — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:22:34 GMT

[This answer has been edited]

Generally no. However, some fraternities and sororities may exploit a tax loophole.

Fraternities and sororities are social clubs that are not tax deductible. (Not organized as a charity for some public benefit.) However, some fraternities and sororities have created nationwide "charitable foundations" that have educational or charitable purposes and are registered as 501(c)(3) exempt organizations.

For example, the local chapter of the ABC sorority at XZY college collects dues from members that are used for food, rent, social activities, and other purposes. These dues are not tax deductible. The national ABC sorority organization also creates the "ABC Charitable Foundation" and solicits tax exempt donations. The ABC Foundation then sends grants to individual chapters to be used for qualified "charitable" or educational" expenses, such as tutors, scholarships, computers and other educational assistance.

The ability of national foundations to hand out grants to local chapters while maintaining legal charitable status is tricky, and they can easily slide into unallowable areas. But that's not your problem.

If a fraternity or sorority has a national charitable foundation that is listed in the IRS Exempt Organization database, then contributions to it are tax deductible. https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organizations-select-check

But dues to a local chapter are not deductible.

More info here. https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-tege/eotopicq99.pdf

No you cannot.

SweetieJean — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 05:22:35 GMT

No you cannot.

topic No you cannot. in Deductions & credits

Can I deduct Sorority dues?

I am a parent paying my daughter's sorority dues. Are th...

No

See my edited answer below. Dues paid to the local chapt...

[This answer has been edited] Generally no. However, som...

No you cannot.