Tech Work For Non Profit / Charaties

[ChewY]

It has come to my attention that by doing work for charaties and non profits, free(as in free beer), and having them sign a statement for how much the work would have cost and that it was done, i can make bank on tax rightoffs, even driving my income into the negatives. Ideas / advice welcome.

[rmk]

I've donated web sites and my CPA never let me write it off. Can't write off the hosting at retail because you're already writing off the server cost and I guess donated time doesn't count for shit otherwise everyone that volunteered at an animal shelter etc. could take $ out of uncle sam's pocket.

I could be wrong though, but definitely talk to a CPA.

[gza]

doesn't sound like it would work to me

i cant see any logical way for you to tell uncle sam what your 'time' is actually worth

[BladeX]

doesn't sound like it would work to me

i cant see any logical way for you to tell uncle sam what your 'time' is actually worth

[awol]

I know a guy that writes off work for charities. Churches, Historical Society of the city he lives in, a nearby City Council site etc.

Personally, I'd rather receive $$$ and then donate to charity.