tax question/donations

[mtemm]

figuring out taxes today and every year we give to certain charities. this year we also gave money for several walks...autism, etc. is that money I can use as a charitable donation on my taxes?

 

[Enchanted Tiki Bird]

In Canada, it definitely is so I'm sure the same is true in the US. You have to have been issued a receipt with their charitable number on it though.

 

[LukenDC]

If you are itemizing your deductions and gave to charity, then you can deduct those donations from your taxes. Walks, bike rides, and other sponsorship activities that benefit a charity are usually eligible. If you are uncertain about the eligibility of the donations, then I suggest contacting the charity in question and speaking to someone in their development department.

 

[mtemm]

thanks! I actually just found a couple of e-mails regarding them from way back then (see, it pays to be a pack-rat sometimes. lol). they have printable sheets that give the info for tax purposes.

 

[Enchanted Tiki Bird]

thanks! I actually just found a couple of e-mails regarding them from way back then (see, it pays to be a pack-rat sometimes. lol). they have printable sheets that give the info for tax purposes.

I received a couple via e-mail as well. It's very convienent, I thought, that way you don't have to worry about finding the receipts.