BobKamman
Level 15
12-09-2021
10:41 PM
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Well, this settles it. H&R Block says it's deductible.
Out-of-pocket expenses
If you do volunteer work for a qualified organization, you can deduct:
- Mileage expenses if you use your car while doing volunteer work for a hospital or school
- Mileage expenses for miles you drive to and from a charity to drop off donated goods
- Parking fees, tolls, or public transportation expenses while doing volunteer work or dropping off donated goods
https://www.hrblock.com/tax-center/filing/adjustments-and-deductions/charitable-donations/
Yes, I know, that doesn't mention payments to third parties to get the stuff there. But that limitation would clearly discriminate against the disabled, who don't drive their own cars. If they took a bus or taxi, it would still count, right? And are you going to say the moving van only counts if they ride along with it? Maybe it's not wheelchair accessible.