Can I claim expenses related to being a volunteer coach for my daughters high school softball team?

[cooknj]

I do not get paid for being the assistant softball coach, however I do have to purchase uniform to wear during games and travel among other things that I have done for the team...time put into working the field, keeping the grounds etc.

[Bsch4477 · Accepted solution]

To be deductible, volunteer expenses must be:

• unreimbursed by the charity for which the volunteer services are performed
• directly connected with the volunteer services
• incurred only because of the volunteer services, and
• not personal, living, or family expenses.

Time put in is not deductible.

[bmills-quantumtm]

Does the supple team have to be a 501(c)(3) in order to claim this deductions

[MindyB]

Yes, @bmills-quantumtm, the team needs to be  501(c)(3) in order to claim charitable contributions in connection with coaching expenses.

Here is some additional information you may find helpful: Tax Tips for Coaches