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    Jan 11, 2012, 08:22 PM
    Tax deductible donations for 2011
    We donated over $8,500.00 to a non-501c3 church in 2011. Can we claim these donations on our taxes?
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    Jan 11, 2012, 08:56 PM
    Donation is itemized deduction. Yes, you can claim itemized deduction instead of standard deduction.
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    Jan 11, 2012, 10:45 PM
    The state and local income taxes are also deductible as itemized deductions.

    This applies whether you are filing as a resident (Form 1040) or as a non-resident (Form 1040NR).
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    Jan 12, 2012, 09:04 AM
    Churches are not required to obtain 501(c)(3) status, and yet donations may still be tax deductible as long as the church meets the basic requirements for charitable giving:

    - the organization must be organized and operated exclusively for religious, educational, scientific, or other charitable purposes,
    - net earnings may not inure to the benefit of any private individual or shareholder,
    - no substantial part of its activity may be attempting to influence legislation,
    - the organization may not intervene in political campaigns, and
    - the organization’s purposes and activities may not be illegal or violate fundamental public policy.

    Assuming the church is not in violation of any of these rules, then yes - your donations ate tax-deductible on Schedule A.
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