https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/donation-of-author-s-royalties/01/2512363#M82197 <P>My wife wrote a book published by a nonprofit. She wants to donate royalties back to the nonprofit. They have previously used a contract by which the author donated the intellectual property and all royalties. Can this be handled by regular charitable deduction methods, or are there any special considerations?</P> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:11:45 GMT BLF75 2026-03-09T05:11:45Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/donation-of-author-s-royalties/01/2512363#M82197 <P>My wife wrote a book published by a nonprofit. She wants to donate royalties back to the nonprofit. They have previously used a contract by which the author donated the intellectual property and all royalties. Can this be handled by regular charitable deduction methods, or are there any special considerations?</P> Mon, 09 Mar 2026 05:11:45 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/donation-of-author-s-royalties/01/2512363#M82197 BLF75 2026-03-09T05:11:45Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/re-donation-of-author-s-royalties/01/2512544#M82205 <P>No, there is no special arrangement. She will be paid for her work and can donate it back and take the deduction on Schedule A.</P> Wed, 23 Feb 2022 12:58:49 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/investments-and-rental-properties/discussion/re-donation-of-author-s-royalties/01/2512544#M82205 ColeenD3 2022-02-23T12:58:49Z