gig for non- profit organization

[barbara-brundage]

Oh, I wasn’t disagreeing with anything you said, Andy B. It’s just that the people arranging these events often aren’t aware that we can’t even get a deduction out of it the way would if we gave them the same amount in cash instead.

[Jessica A]

The idea that music should be free seems to be like some disease with no cure.

[Jerusha Amado]

Hi Andy,

I understand what you’re saying and agree with you.

[unknown-user]

I’ve done my fair share of these events over the years for one reason or another – used to make a deal with some of them to give me a check for my full fee for doing the job and then I would turn right around and give them a check for the same amount and mark it “donation” – then take it as a deduction –

[kay-lister]

Hi Jer,

I was asked once to play for an art expo and as well, they wanted me to do it for free.

[Sylvia Clark]

A good evasion is to say…Let me check my calendar…gee, I already have a previous committment for that day and time.

[paul-wren]

I just hope that everyone is keeping a record of your non-profit playing. It is still tax deductable.

The guy that does my taxes wants me to keep a record of distance I travel for a free event and what I would have charged if it had not been a freebi.

Just FYI.

[barbara-brundage]

Services are not deductible, Paul.

[barbara-brundage]

Sorry, hit Post too soon. Unless the law has changed very recently, you can deduct physical objects (sheet music, instruments, etc) that you donate, but not your time/performance/volunteering.

[paul-wren]

It goes as donation to non-profit charity.

[barbara-brundage]

That’s what I’m saying. That kind of donation is not tax deductible, or every volunteer in America who does any volunteer work would use it:

http://www.bbb.org/us/Charity-Tax-Deductions/

The value of volunteer time or services to a charitable organization is not deductible. However, out-of-pocket expenses directly related to voluntary service are usually deductible.

[barbara-brundage]

Here’s a link to the relevant IRS document (pdf, so it’s a direct download link):

http://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p526.pdf

You can deduct your mileage, but not your performance

[onita-sanders]

A well known jazz singer in my area gave me a response that all ways seems to work.

[Dwyn .]

While it may be

[HBrock25]

A very beautiful musical Non Profit music organization is happening in November.It is going to be a fun filled day of social consciousness, community and environmental awareness on a musical platform with an urgent humanitarian effort to fight poverty and feed the hungry. I think it is a good way for charity towards the poor.
http://baysiderocksfestival.com/about

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