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Armando Patino, LUTCF®, FSCP®
Financial Advisor
Prudential Advisors
1 Tower Center Blvd, 16th Floor
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: 908-368-1588
Cell: 201-290-1941
March/April 2025
Claiming Deductions for Volunteer Work
Volunteering helps others and gives you a feeling of satisfaction. And it may give you a tax deduction. To qualify for a deduction, your expenses must directly relate to a qualified charity where you volunteer. Additionally, you must itemize deductions that have not been reimbursed for those volunteering expenses.
Incidental Expenses
You may deduct expenses like postage, paper, printer ink, or other out-of-pocket costs incurred while volunteering. The cost of gear, a uniform, and possibly cleaning services may also be deductible.Travel
If you use your car for volunteer work, you can deduct milage for the cost of your unreimbursed gas but not your car's maintenance. Other reasonable travel expenses will be tax deductible if tied to your volunteer work. Meals for volunteer service are 100% deductible.Record Keeping
As with any deductible expense, keep accurate records of your volunteer expenses. Retain any paper and electronic receipts and keep a mileage log. This will help make tracking expenses and providing the details to your tax professional more manageable at tax time.677987
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