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Tax Experts - Need some advice for non-profit org
Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:35 pm
Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:35 pm
I storm chase for a non-profit organization. Would I be able to use my gas receipts and other chasing expenses as a tax write-off?
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Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:38 pm to lockthevaught
Are you a 1099?
Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:39 pm to lockthevaught
Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:39 pm to lockthevaught
Do you get paid for this?
Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:40 pm to lockthevaught
I'm not getting paid to do it and Im not 1099.
Its all out of the goodness of my heart haha.
I directly contribute to the non profit org's mission of informing the public and saving lives.
Its all out of the goodness of my heart haha.
I directly contribute to the non profit org's mission of informing the public and saving lives.
This post was edited on 3/16/25 at 9:42 pm
Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:42 pm to lockthevaught
Only if you shoot fireworks inside the funnel.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:43 pm to lockthevaught
Unless it’s some provision I’m unaware of, you’d have to itemize deductions to use them and the threshold is 14k or so for individuals..
Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:43 pm to lockthevaught
How much are we taking about here?
if we’re talking a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars fall in a donation in kind to a charitable organization.
if we’re talking a few hundred to a couple thousand dollars fall in a donation in kind to a charitable organization.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:45 pm to lockthevaught
If you are not getting paid to do it, it likely would be considered a hobby. You’ll get a lot better answers on the money board. 
Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:56 pm to Spankum
We don't get paid because all of our social media monetization goes to paying for our skycams. Without chasers there is no group.....and I'm one of the main chasers. My live streams and my footage directly generate funds for the organization. Its not just a hobby.
I would think I should be able to at least save my gas receipts that I get while I'm storm chasing.
I would think I should be able to at least save my gas receipts that I get while I'm storm chasing.
This post was edited on 3/16/25 at 9:57 pm
Posted on 3/16/25 at 9:59 pm to Auburn80
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Yes if it’s a legit charity.
IRS link
Thank you sir. This is very helpful.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 11:08 pm to lockthevaught
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I storm chase for a non-profit organization.
@DOGE
Posted on 3/16/25 at 11:29 pm to lockthevaught
Well, you need to consult a tax advisor so they can tell you what you need to be able to write that off! It sounds like just a matter of documentation.
Posted on 3/16/25 at 11:30 pm to Eugene Dogwood
If it is a qualified charitable organization, then you
Can deduct out-of-pocket expenses when you serve a qualified organization as a volunteer
As long as the gas is unreimbursed, directly connected to the services, only expenses because of the services you gave, and not for personal use
Please see IRS publication 526 page 5, out-of-pocket expenses in giving services and then car expenses
Cannot deduct value of your time or services, insurance, maintenance, etc
Can deduct out-of-pocket expenses when you serve a qualified organization as a volunteer
As long as the gas is unreimbursed, directly connected to the services, only expenses because of the services you gave, and not for personal use
Please see IRS publication 526 page 5, out-of-pocket expenses in giving services and then car expenses
Cannot deduct value of your time or services, insurance, maintenance, etc
Posted on 3/17/25 at 3:27 am to lockthevaught
Is there any type of certification organization you can register through?Maybe the. You could write it off if your considered “a pro”?
Posted on 3/17/25 at 6:35 am to lockthevaught
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Thank you sir. This is very helpful.
The standard deduction was increased dramatically a few years ago.
Since then, it is much harder to exceed the threshold for itemized deductions (I paid off my house, so I have no home mortgage deduction).
Posted on 3/17/25 at 8:22 am to StTiger
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StTiger
Quality post, sir!
Posted on 3/17/25 at 8:25 am to lockthevaught
You prob don’t spend enough on gas alone to itemize your deductions.
So we would need to know if you usually just take the standard deduction or already itemize.
So we would need to know if you usually just take the standard deduction or already itemize.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 8:30 am to lockthevaught
If there’s no money to pay you back, it’s a hobby disguised as a non profit or it’s a non profit not making enough money to stay afloat without volunteer work.
Your best bet, imo, as a non cpa would be to get more donations and then reimburse yourselves for the gas.
You also need to be careful with your auto insurance and other things, if you are in an accident ‘working’ for the non profit it could be viewed as a commercial activity by insurance.
Your best bet, imo, as a non cpa would be to get more donations and then reimburse yourselves for the gas.
You also need to be careful with your auto insurance and other things, if you are in an accident ‘working’ for the non profit it could be viewed as a commercial activity by insurance.
Posted on 3/17/25 at 8:35 am to baldona
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If there’s no money to pay you back, it’s a hobby disguised as a non profit or it’s a non profit not making enough money to stay afloat without volunteer work.
Dumbass
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