Client purchases items for patients

[tbanks]

I have a client who runs a rehab center and he sometimes purchases groceries, clothes, or gets his patients a haircut. Is this an expense for the business? What expense is it?

[BobKamman]

Is he just an employee?  It's not a 501(c)(3), is it?  Probably, a nondeductible expense.  

[tbanks]

He is the owner and  the business is 501c3.

[IRonMaN]

He owns a 501c3?

[BobKamman]

501(c)(3) nonprofits don't have owners.  If he's the boss, tell him to take a pay cut and reimburse himself under an accountable plan.  

[BobKamman]

@IRonMaN He owns a 501c3?

It's something like the NRA but without private jets to the Bahamas.

[IRonMaN]

But we haven't heard the whole story yet.  Maybe we are dealing with private jets to Cleveland.

[tbanks]

I don't know much about non-profits. This is why I asked the question. Thank you for your help.