Voluntary Tax

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volunteer tax deductions

I don’t want to sound cold or like i’m doing it for the wrong reasons, but is there any kind of tax deduction for volunteering to be a big bro/big sis? It doesn’t make any sense that they’d give tax breaks for people giving money to recruit volunteers but not give breaks to those who do volunteer
if there are no breaks can someone put what they normally make per hour and consider it a donation? Giving money would be easier for me, and apparently more beneficial, but I think it’d do more good to give time

volunteer tax deductions

volunteer tax deductions

If so, How much should I claim?

volunteer tax deductions

I purchased a computer in January 2006 for use at the office at the location of the non-profit. That was when I was paid a salary. When the salary ended, I chose to make my hours my own, rather than "punch a time clock", moved the computer to my home, and set up a home office for the work and to the benefit of the non-profit. That space and computer are used for the functions of the non-profit org specifically. I have another computer for my personal use and keep the work distinct from each machine. Can I deduct the cost of the equipment I purchased for the non-profit home office on my taxes?

volunteer tax deductions

I live in OHIO and in July 2007 I purchased an airline ticket, hotel, and rental car for the sole purpose of volunteering in New Orleans with a Non-profit organization there. I had no other purpose there other than to donate my time and talents to help rebuild. I purchased all my own food and I was not reimbursed for any expenses.
What expenses can I deduct on my taxes? And what tax forms do I use?
Thank you.

volunteer tax deductions