How do I categorize allowed flight expenses for flying missions for Angel Flight?

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June 5, 2019
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I fly my personal aircraft to fly missions for Angel Flight, a recognized charitable organization. Angel flight has recorded my allowable expenses in a year end summary. They include aviation fuel, meals and lodging directly connected to my missions. How do I categorize these in Turbo Tax?

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Best answer by Opus 17

Record your actual out of pocket costs as if it was cash/money donated to the charity. You can't take any deduction for the value of your time, or depreciation/wear and tear on the aircraft.

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Record your actual out of pocket costs as if it was cash/money donated to the charity. You can't take any deduction for the value of your time, or depreciation/wear and tear on the aircraft.

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I fly for Pilots N Paws. According to a letter sent from the FAA and IRS, all expenses relating to the charity flight are deductible. I figure out a per hour cost of my 310 and then add whatever fuel. That's just for the operation of the flight. If I stayed in a hotel or had any other expense, I can claim that as well. Basically, the ONLY thing you cannot claim is your time. So an example of a flight for me;

3 hour round trip

$250/hr to operate (oil, maintenance, and engine reserve) and $450 in fuel (ouch I know)

I claim all $1300 as a donation.

Hope this helps.