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kimboazsmith
February 1, 2025
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Can you deduct pet food, treats, shampoo & conditioner, and toys on your income tax if it was donated to a local animal shelter?

  • February 1, 2025
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    Mike9241
    February 1, 2025

    if the shelter is a public charity, the donations are deductible if you meet the substantiation requirements:

    value less than $250 receipt  and written records as to what was donated

    value $250-$500 written acknowledgment from the charity and the same requirement as to your records

    value $501 - $5,000 - same qs for $250-$400 + you must file form 8283

    over $5,000 same as value $501 -$5,000 plus a qualified appraisal 

     

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