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on my taxes can i deduct volunteer hours?
I am doing volunteer work for a local police department, (an Auxillary officer.) i've heard i can deduct any law enforcement supplies i purchased (ex. gun, holster, duty belt, ect.) but what about for hours that i have worked?
Hours worked as a volunteer are not deductible. You may not deduct hours lost at work either - such as when donating blood. You may not deduct the costs of meals during your volunteer period. However, there are two deductions that may be included on your tax form Schedule A:
1. Mileage: You may deduct only 14 cents per mile - the IRS has left this rate at the same level for years. (Business and medical mileage are much higher.) If you take public transportation - keep the receipt for your deduction.
2. Equipment purchased for use specifically related to the volunteerism that do not meet these limitations:
2a. You cannot deduct if you were reimbursed.
2b. You cannot deduct if the item is not directly related to the service.
2c. You only had the cost because of the service you gave.
2d. Not personal, living or family expenses.
So, if you had purchased a uniform that was directly related to the services - such as a generic peace officer's uniform or red cross helper's uniform that is unrelated to your work and not suitable for daily general wear on the public streets - then you can deduct them.
You could not deduct any of the other gear if you use it during your regular course of business, or as an independent contractor (such as a private bodyguard). Under those circumstances - you would deduct employee-business items on Schedule A - subject to the 2% limitation for unreimbursed business expenses; or if you were an independent contractor, on your Schedule C.
Remember that in order to even make use of your deductions - you'd have to be an itemizer - mostly people who have a home mortgage. Otherwise, everyone's standard deduction may very well be larger than all your deductions - and that would be your better route for claiming a tax break.
I have included two links below to the IRS websites that provide specific and correct information. The first link relates to mileage. The second link is to Pub 17- see the section on "Out of Pocket Expenses in Giving Services":
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