That is right on target, if the organization is non-profit, you can claim the donation AFTER you deduct the value of what you received. Good example is Girl Scout cookies, they cost an arm and a leg, but you should deduct what a regular box of cookies would cost since you are receiving the goods.
I agree with you DisneySteve, if IRS would allow more deductions on that, more people would give. I personally think it should be on the front of the tax form, not an itemized deduction.
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