Posted by Susan Fischer on 4/8/07 12:19pm
Msg #184193

OT: To any Tax Gurus: When can political contributions

be deducted? TIA, and

Cheers!
Susie

Reply by TaxMan/NC on 4/8/07 12:54pm
Msg #184196

Per IRS Pub 529 (Misc Deductions), never! n/m

Reply by Susan Fischer on 4/8/07 1:04pm
Msg #184197

Thanks, I was afraid of that. :( Appreciate your response. n/m

Reply by SharonH/OH on 4/8/07 7:34pm
Msg #184219

Nada on federal. But check your state laws - you may be able to deduct some there. Ohio allows tax credits for contributions to candidates for some Ohio offices (governor, for example). I don't know what other states, if any, do also.

Reply by Susan Fischer on 4/8/07 11:18pm
Msg #184226

Checking, thank you, Sharon. n/m