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We raise chickens and give away eggs can we deduct expenses related to feeding and caring for the chickens?

 
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We raise chickens and give away eggs can we deduct expenses related to feeding and caring for the chickens?

Per the IRS, contributions made to individuals are considered gifts, and therefor a personal, non deductible expense.

To deduct a contribution, it must be made to an IRS qualified charity.

See IRS Qualified Charity List

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We raise chickens and give away eggs can we deduct expenses related to feeding and caring for the chickens?

Who do you give the eggs to? Individuals?
Sissie3
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We raise chickens and give away eggs can we deduct expenses related to feeding and caring for the chickens?

Individuals and a local food bank
Sissie3
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We raise chickens and give away eggs can we deduct expenses related to feeding and caring for the chickens?

Individuals are mostly elderly to help them out.

We raise chickens and give away eggs can we deduct expenses related to feeding and caring for the chickens?

Per the IRS, contributions made to individuals are considered gifts, and therefor a personal, non deductible expense.

To deduct a contribution, it must be made to an IRS qualified charity.

See IRS Qualified Charity List

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