topic Can I deduct donations of labor to a charity? in Deductions & credits

Can I deduct donations of labor to a charity?

craigd_829 — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:48:32 GMT

I used to run a DJ business, and now donate my services a few times a year to an approved non-profit organization. If I have them sign a receipt stating the cost of services I'm providing, can I deduct it on my tax return?

Unfortunately, no. See IRS Publication 526, Charitable Co...

jerry2000 — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:48:32 GMT

Unfortunately, no.
See IRS Publication 526, Charitable Contributions,
page 7:
“you can not deduct the value or your time or your services”
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p526.pdf

See IRS Publication 334, Tax Guide for Small Businesses
http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p334.pdf
Chapter 8, under Expenses that you can not deduct
Charitable Contributions

Bummer. Thanks!

craigd_829 — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:48:36 GMT

Bummer. Thanks!

and the spirit of volunteerism flickers to 999 points of...

Wm-Sutterfield — Fri, 31 May 2019 23:48:36 GMT

and the spirit of volunteerism flickers to 999 points of light ...