I give money through a payroll deduction to a scholarship program called Dollars for Scholars. can I apply that to a tax deduction or credit?

[TomK · Accepted solution]

Yes, your donations to "Dollars for Scholars" are tax deductible.  

To enter donations: 

1. Open (continue) your return in TurboTax.
2. In the search box, search for donations and then select the "Jump to" link in the search results.
3. Answer Yes to Did you make any donations to charity?
4. Answer No to Do you have an account with ItsDeductible Online?
5. On the next screen, answer Yes to enter your donations for 2017.
   
6. Continue with the onscreen instructions.