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volunteer training

Forum|Forum|1 year ago
February 13, 2025
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My wife and i are in a training program to become volunteer laydeacons in our church. we pay all tuition and book fees. can i deduct the cost of the volunteer training and if so where?

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It depends, let me give you the details.

If the church is a qualified tax-exempt organization, 501c3, then you will have some deductions available. You can deduct:

miles driven on your personal vehicle for charitable purposes.
supplies and materials purchased specifically for your volunteer work - books, uniforms, etc
other expenses may be deductible if necessary for your volunteer activities.

Qualified deductions are entered:

Open return to federal
Under deductions and credits
Under charitable donations.
Select Donations to Charity in 2024.

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