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Which of the following contributions is allowed as a charitable contribution deduction? a. Lost income associated with rent free use of a taxpayer’s property by a qualifying charity. b. Automobile mileage incurred by the taxpayer in rendering services to a qualifying charity. c. The value of time or services rendered to a charitable organization. d. All of the above. e. None of the above.
a. Lost income associated with the rent-free a taxpayer’s property by a qualifying charity
b. Automobile mileage incurred by the taxpayer in rendering services to a qualifying charity.
c. The value of time or services rendered to a charitable organization
The answer is e. None of the above.
All of these are releted servece related chariy contributions, housing and individual Releted. as per IRS contributions is Not allowed as a charitable contribution deduction
AS PER IRS THESE CONTRIBUTIONS ALLOW TO DEDUCTION
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, Boy Scouts of America, 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
Not Deductible As Charitable Contributions
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