Charitable deduction

Tricks · ‎March 11, 2020

My wife belongs to a Quilter's Guild. She makes quilts which are then donated to hospital, retirement homes, or shelters.

Are the materials, time, travel deductible? Since there are multiple recipients, how would they be entered?

xmasbaby0 · ‎March 11, 2020

If the quilts are donated through certain exempt charitable organizations then she can deduct the cost of the fabrics, etc. and her mileage to deliver them. There is no deduction for her skill, time or expertise in making the quilts.

https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-types

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xmasbaby0 · ‎March 11, 2020

If the quilts are donated through certain exempt charitable organizations then she can deduct the cost of the fabrics, etc. and her mileage to deliver them. There is no deduction for her skill, time or expertise in making the quilts.

https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-profits/exempt-organization-types

**Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**

Tricks · ‎March 11, 2020

Thank you, kind sir.

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