Today TaxMama hears from Martha in New Jersey, who found something interesting. “I found a website called
www.wishuponahero.com and I bought some clothes for needy people. Is that a tax deductible including shipping?”
Dear Martha,
This looks like a marvelous venture! I hope it grows and spreads.
All about people helping people directly.
When it comes to taxes, though, I don’t see a deduction here. .From everything I read, you send the money or items directly to the folks who need it.
In order for something to be a charitable deduction, the money or items must go to an accredited non-profit organization. https://www.irs.gov/publications/p526/index.html
Read Wish Upon A Hero’s About Us page:
https://www.wishuponahero.com/aboutus/
There’s no mention of being a 501(1)(c)(3) status or any other non-profit status.
More odd though, is that on their Frequently Asked Questions page, no one has asked about the deductiblility of these gifts?
https://www.wishuponahero.com/faq/
Looking at the IRS database of non-profits, Wish Upon a Hero is not in it.
https://apps.irs.gov/app/pub78
So, go on and be generous. But it’s purely altruistic. There’s no tax deduction here.
And remember, you’ll find answers to lots of questions about non-profit organizations and other tax information, free. Where? At TaxMama.com
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- IRS Publication 526 :: Charitable Deductions
- Wish Upon A Hero’s :: About Us
- Wish Upon A Hero’s :: Frequently Asked Questions
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