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posted Mar 15, 2020 12:36:58 PM

If I raised $3,200 for a charity to run a marathon, does this count as money donated since it was gathering donations from others?

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Employee Tax Expert
Mar 15, 2020 12:56:47 PM

No. 

 

You did not pay anything out of pocket and had no actual expenses.  Therefore, even though you ran for charity, the money you raised would not be a tax deduction for you unless you personally made a donation. 

 

Only your personal donation would be considered a tax deduction.