Question

Tom Lewis, an individual taxpayer, performs services for the Red Cross at an out-of-town location for three weekends during the year. There was no significant element of personal pleasure for Tom on these weekend trips. He incurred the following expenses in relation to these trips: Special uniform worn while performing services $100 Meals and lodging while on weekend trips 300 How much of the expenses may Tom deduct as a charitable donation on his Schedule A (itemized deduction) form (assuming that he can fully itemize and deduct all such expenses)

Answer 1

Answer:

The amount of the expenses that Tom may deduct as a charitable donation on his Schedule A is $400.

Explanation:

Since Tom's weekend trips were devoid of any significant element of personal pleasure and assuming that he can fully itemize and deduct all expenses incurred, the total amount of the expenses incurred in relation to the trips may be deducted by Tom as a charitable donation.

Therefore, we have:

Amount deductible as a charitable donation = Special uniform worn while performing services + Meals and lodging while on weekend trips = $100 + $300 = $400

Therefore, the amount of the expenses that Tom may deduct as a charitable donation on his Schedule A is $400.