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posted Jun 5, 2019 3:51:04 PM

Charitable deduction - purchased a car for a relative

Purchased a car for a relative in 12/2016 for $3,857.49 - can any of this be considered for a deduction

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 3:51:05 PM

No,

not unless it went through a registered charitable organization.

This would be considered a gift.

You could claim the sales tax paid if you made the initial purchase.

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Intuit Alumni
Jun 5, 2019 3:51:05 PM

No,

not unless it went through a registered charitable organization.

This would be considered a gift.

You could claim the sales tax paid if you made the initial purchase.