Tag: charity deduction

Which Charitable Contributions are Not Taxable?

Written by Paul Belfiore on November 25, 2022. Posted in Blog, Taxes.

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Any charitable donation that offers you something in return as the donating person is not tax-deductible. This includes money spent on charitable fundraisers where there is a prize, such as a raffle or drawing, is not tax-deductible. Similarly, a donation that is to purchase a product for your own use, such as cookies, wrapping paper, or another item is not considered a charitable deduction. When itemizing charitable deductions on your taxes, keep in mind that these donations cannot be from which you have receive an item yourself, including a chance to win something.

Does a Company Need to Be a 501(c)(3) to Be a Charitable Tax Deduction?

Written by Paul Belfiore on December 11, 2020. Posted in Blog, Taxes.

Nashua, NH Resident Has Concerns

A 501(c)(3) organization is one that is recognized by the federal law as a non-profit. These organizations are recognized by the IRS as being tax-exempt with primary activities being of a charitable nature. To be able to deduct charitable contributions on your taxes, organizations much fall under section 501(c)(3). This is also a good way to affirm whether the organization is indeed a charity.