Originally Posted by
GrannieAnnie
And I thought you got to deduct the value of the object, which would include your labor. NO??????????
Nope, no deductions for labor or for your time. The value of the object is what the materials cost and that's all. A church is a charitable organization but if you just give a quilt for a silent auction to a family raising money for medical bills it's not a charitable organization and you don't get to deduct it.
The IRS really tightened up the rules for charitable donations a few years ago.
Don't worry about the deduction, just donate.
(ex tax lady)