topic Sorry, but you cannot. Charitable contributions are only... in Retirement tax questions

I created a donor advised fund in 2016, but did not fund it until 2017 can I deduct this amount as though I made it in 2016?

jlo1one — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:53:31 GMT

the money was sent using a wire transfer in 2016, but the money wasn't received until 2017

Hal_Al — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:53:32 GMT

Does your bank statement show the money withdrawal having left your account in 2016?

jlo1one — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:53:37 GMT

Hal_Al — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:53:39 GMT

Then you only have a 2017 contribution. Even if the money did leave in 2016, it would be questionable.

bwa — Sat, 01 Jun 2019 01:53:40 GMT

Sorry, but you cannot. Charitable contributions are only deductible in the year paid.