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starz007
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‎June 4, 2019 12:27 PM
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I sent money to a family member in prison and I want to know if I can use that as a Charitable Donation Deduction?

 
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jerry2000
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‎June 4, 2019 12:27 PM

I sent money to a family member in prison and I want to know if I can use that as a Charitable Donation Deduction?

No. That is not deductible. A donation/gift to an individual is not deductible.

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jerry2000
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‎June 4, 2019 12:27 PM

I sent money to a family member in prison and I want to know if I can use that as a Charitable Donation Deduction?

No. That is not deductible. A donation/gift to an individual is not deductible.
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starz007
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‎June 4, 2019 12:27 PM

I sent money to a family member in prison and I want to know if I can use that as a Charitable Donation Deduction?

Thank you jerry2000
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