And there she goes! Isabella was a pretty good car that I managed to get a great deal on. Purchased from a Subaru dealer that had gotten it as a trade in and was going to send to auction. I caught them in the middle of that decision and offered $3000.
Examples of Charitable Contributions—A Quick Check
| Use the following lists for a quick check of whether you can deduct a contribution. See the rest of this publication for more information and additional rules and limits that may apply. |
| Deductible As Charitable Contributions | Not Deductible As Charitable Contributions |
| Money or property you give to: | Money or property you give to: |
| Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, and other religious organizations Federal, state, and local governments, if your contribution is solely for public purposes (for example, a gift to reduce the public debt or maintain a public park)Nonprofit schools and hospitals The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, CARE, Goodwill Industries, United Way, Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, etc. War veterans’ groups Expenses paid for a student living with you, sponsored by a qualified organization Out-of-pocket expenses when you serve a qualified organization as a volunteer | Civic leagues, social and sports clubs, labor unions, and chambers of commerce Foreign organizations (except certain Canadian, Israeli, and Mexican charities) Groups that are run for personal profit, Groups whose purpose is to lobby for law changes, Homeowners’ Associations Individuals Political groups or candidates for public office Cost of raffle, bingo, or lottery tickets Dues, fees, or bills paid to country clubs, lodges, fraternal orders, or similar groups Tuition Value of your time or services Value of blood given to a blood bank |
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