Jon Page wrote: <snip> > Do you have to itemize (sch. A) for a piano donation > to a church and not take standard ded's, or can it be added > to your return? > Jon, For individuals (and partners in a partnership), charitable contributions, even though contributed from business assets, are a personal item and must be claimed on Sch. A (yes, you have to itemize to get the deduction), and cannot be claimed on Sch. C as a business expense. Also, don't forget that a piano could be considered a gift of appreciated property under code subject to Code sections 170(a) and (e) and Reg. 1.170A-4. There's a guy in Waco who might be able to give you a VERY high appraisal on the piano you donated so that you can really maximize your deduction...
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