Deductions

[Ohligusaf]

I am eligible to retire from the USCGAuxiliary in Dec this year.  It is a government sponsored volunteer community service organization.  

To remain an active member costs $85.00 annual dues.

Would the activity & training support deductions be a tax advantaged?

I use 10x12 office space at My get-a-way condominium for the Auxiliary training and document storage. I use my Cobalt 30ft boat for Flotilla member patrol training ( about 16 hr a month plus $250.00 in gas.  Travel to  lake Conroe for activities is 152 miles round trip for probably 30 trips next year.

Is it more tax cost advantage to remain a member

[Bsch4477]

Since the expenses are a charitable deduction you would have to itemize to get any benefit. The amount of savings depends on your marginal tax rate.