I purchased a number of items at a silent auction. How do I deduct those, and where? Is it a donation of Money? Or an Item?

bigolyt · ‎June 1, 2019

Kat · ‎June 1, 2019

Because you actually purchased these items (and received "goods" for your "donation"), these are not considered charitable contributions for tax deduction purchases.

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Kat · ‎June 1, 2019

Because you actually purchased these items (and received "goods" for your "donation"), these are not considered charitable contributions for tax deduction purchases.

*** I am NOT a tax expert. I am a seasoned TurboTax user, and volunteer to provide assistance to TT users. Nothing I post is to be considered TAX ADVICE; I bear no legal liability for responses.***

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I purchased a number of items at a silent auction. How do I deduct those, and where? Is it a donation of Money? Or an Item?