[n.ACMA]

If an individual does charitable work instead of donating to a recognized charity. what sort of expenses can be deducted? I understand that voluntary work is non-deductible but what about expenses such a fuel or parking receipts etc. would they be subject to 2% misc. itemized deduction?

[Lindrobe]

@n.ACMA, the travel expenses, are deductible. There is a special mileage rate for travel for charitable purposes ($.14 per mile). You may also deduct actual expenses (fuel, parking, tolls). Page 5 of Publication 526 is a good reference:

https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p526.pdf

FAR 12/3/14, 87
AUD 2/3/14, 90
BEC 4/1/14, 88
REG 5/27/14, 94

Licensed CPA, Indiana

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[n.ACMA]

@Lindrobe: thanks very much. so this will be covered under misc. itemized deductions?

[Anonymous]

They are not misc. itemized deductions. You can take the full amount for charitable contributions.

[Author]

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