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These tips were given to us by a CPA, and are
not the recommendations of the Troop
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The
following expenses, if incurred as a leader or volunteer, may be deducted on
your federal income tax return if you itemize your deductions (as opposed to
taking the standard deduction). These expenses should be claimed as “gifts by
cash or check” (line 15) under “Gifts to Charity” on Schedule A –
Itemized Deductions. |
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Mileage
– auto mileage at 14 cents per mile for travel incurred on
behalf of the Troop. This includes travel to Troop meetings,
events, summer camp and training.
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Uniform
– the cost of your uniform, patches, badges, etc |
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Dues
and fees – incurred for you to be a leader or volunteer –
this includes training fees and costs. |
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Meals
– the cost of meals incurred while serving as a leader or
volunteer. |
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Supplies
– the cost of materials or supplies for Den meetings,
campouts, etc. that were not reimbursed by the Troop. |
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Publications
- the cost of magazines and subscriptions that you use in the
performance of your duties as a leader. |
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Handbooks
and Leader guides – any books and materials you purchased to
assist you in conducting meetings or other leader activities. |
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Equipment
– the cost of any equipment that you purchased and turned over
to the Troop, or that you use exclusively for Scouting
activities. |
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