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Old 10-06-2009, 05:39 AM
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Originally Posted by SnoopyCool View Post
I asked my tax instructor about this situation tonight and she said she didn't see why you couldn't deduct your contributions to the school, since you aren't receiving anything for that contribution and it is an educational institution.
I am not a tax professional but I don't believe this is true. The school is a private business. Essentially, giving money to them is no different than me giving money to the corner deli to help support them. It isn't a charitable organization so the money wouldn't be deductible. Just my non-professional opinion.
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