When, and Only When, Is an In-Kind Donation Tax Deductible

question 28

Multiple Choice

When, and only when, is an in-kind donation tax deductible?

• A) The recipient is government certified as being in need.
• B) The donation is made through a 501(c)(3) organization.
• C) The donation is made through the organization's own proprietary foundation.
• D) The recipient receives the donation directly, with no third party involved.

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