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Jeffery Palmer, ChFC®
Financial Planner
CA Insurance Lic. #0F60729
Cathy Davis
Client Service Specialist
Phone: 828-333-4748
Christina Palmer
Client Service Specialist
Phone: 828-333-4747
christina.palmer@prudential.com
Gaylen Allen
Client Service Specialist
Phone: 828-575-1250
Jaclyn Schmitz
Client Service Specialist
Phone: 828-333-4139
The Palmer Group
603 Alliance Court
Asheville, NC 28806
Phone: 828-687-8818
Fax: 828-687-4482
Website: jeffpalmergroup.com
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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