A taxpayer may be able to claim a deduction for charitable contributions. In the Charitable Contributions Tax Guide course, we describe the contributions that qualify for a deduction, the types of organizations that can receive these deductions, how to value donated property, the limits on deductions, and several related topics. The intent is to give the reader enough practical knowledge to maximize his or her deductions related to charitable contributions.
Learning Objectives
Upon successful completion of this course, participants will be able to:
Identify the types of qualified charitable organizations.
Specify which types of charitable donations are deductible.
Recall which contributions qualify as a qualified conservation contribution.
Specify the conditions under which a comparable property is a good indicator of fair market value.
Major Topics
Charitable Contributions Tax Guide
Types of Allowable Contributions
Limits on Deductions
Penalties
