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Examples of Tax Deductible Charitable Donations

One of the ways the government is encouraging people to donate to charity, is by making their donations tax deductible. However, it is not as easy as you being able to deduct whatever you donated, regardless of whether that was property, cash, or services. There are some traps to be aware of, as the Welfont Group has explained. Services Donation If you donate your services, then you cannot deduct any compensation for your time from your taxes. You can, however, deduct expenses if they have not been reimbursed from the charity. This includes things like driving costs, accommodation if needed,…