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11 September 2008

[taxchat] Re:Charitable Contribution

I have a client who is a professional opera singer. The theater she
performs at held a benefit. Her services were auctioned off so that she
was obligated to perform at a subsequent event hosted by the winning
bidder. Because she received a receipt (actually a "thank you") from
the theater, she gave it to me, hoping she could take a charitable
contribution on her 2007 income tax return. I told her there was no
deduction for her services. Now, I am second-guessing myself.

Any help would be appreciated.

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Donna
Donna L. Loeffler, CPA
936 Church Avenue
St. Charles, MN 55972
(507) 251-8119
 
Benefit auction?
 
What charitable organization did the proceeds of the concert go to?

Rick Janowski
AmeriTax Tax & Financial Services
1030 South 60th St * West Allis, WI 53214
414-259-9040
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