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In general, charitable contributions and donations are not allowed as a business expense on the Schedule C. However, if you made a payment to a charitable organization that was not for charity nor a gift, you may deduct the payment as an expense to the business. You may want to clarify or consider the terms of your donation. If your business received any benefit for the donation (ad space or marketing, for example) you may deduct the payment as an expense. Otherwise, your charitable gift/donation is not deductible under your business but may be deducted on the Schedule A if you itemize your deductions on your personal tax return.
You may want to review the IRS link below for clarification on this rule. There are examples that may help you determine if you can deduct the payments or not: http://www.irs.gov/publications/p535/ch11.html.
To enter personal charitable donations:
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Business expenses can only be entered using the Self-Employed version of TurboTax. In this version, to enter business expenses, go to:
I'm a piano dealer and donated the use of a grand piano with a value of $3000 for a St. Jude Children's Hospital charitable event. I have a tax form from St. Jude, but where do I enter it under my business expenses?
You cannot deduct the "use of" your property, whether personal or business. The receipt from St. Jude is of no use. Although, I am curious as to what it says. They should know better.
PS I am a long time St. Jude supporter
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