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New Member
posted Apr 15, 2023 9:25:58 AM

Are donations to political parties considered charitable giving?

I donated to a national level political party on a monthly basis in 2022, and just wondering if that is considered a charitable donation for writing off on federal taxes.

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Level 15
Apr 15, 2023 9:29:51 AM

No.   You cannot take a charitable deduction for a political donation.  You can take a deduction if you donated to a qualified charity.

https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/credits-and-deductions/help/what-is-a-qualified-charitable-organization/00/26938

 

 

 According to the IRS“You can’t deduct contributions to organizations that aren’t qualified to receive tax-deductible contributions, including political organizations and candidates.” This includes Political Action Committees (PACs) as well. 

 

 

Level 15
Apr 15, 2023 9:29:56 AM

Contributions to a political party are not deductible on a tax return.

New Member
Apr 15, 2023 9:53:40 AM

Thanks!

New Member
Apr 15, 2023 9:53:58 AM

thanks!