Charitable Donation

[caitlinpeach007]

My brother made a large charitable donation during the year but he is claiming standard deduction.

Can I use his donations (the receipt was under his name) on my tax return since I am filing itemized?

Thank you.

[Cynthiad66]

No.  .You may not deduct a donation made by someone other than your spouse or dependent.

Generally, you can deduct contributions of money or property you make to, or for the use of, a qualified organization. A contribution is “for the use of” a qualified organization when it is held in a legally enforceable trust for the qualified organization or in a similar legal arrangement. The contributions must be made to a qualified organization and not set aside for use by a specific person.

Use this link for additional information:  Charitable Contribution