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porchkitty
June 1, 2019
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Can I deduct the cost of cat food donated to my local humane society?

  • June 1, 2019
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I donated 37 cans of food and 2-6 lb bags of dry food, plus other items such as cat litter and training pads.  Is any of this deductible?  I took it all to my local humane society and I have receipts.

    Best answer by Vanessa11_2

    Yes, if you are itemizing your return, the cost of the donated cat food would be deductible as a charitable donation. 

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    June 1, 2019

    Yes, if you are itemizing your return, the cost of the donated cat food would be deductible as a charitable donation. 

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      flintosh
      March 21, 2022

      But where does the deduction go in the program?  Pet food is not listed under the Pet category.  Would you convert to the cash value?

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      ZoltanB45
      March 21, 2022

      You would enter it as a donated item in the charitable contribution section

      1. Deductions and credits
      2. Charitable donations
      3. Donations to charity in 2021
      4. add charity
      5. select items
      6. describe the item
      7. you get credited for the dollar value amount of the donation
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