Question

Tao was so entertained by the Paris Symphony on his visit to France that he mailed them a donation of $100 to support their organization as soon as he returned home to Seattle. Can Tao deduct the charitable contribution to the Paris Symphony on his U.S. tax return?

1) Yes, because the Paris Symphony is a charitable organization.
2) No, because the donation was made in a foreign country.
3) Yes, because the donation was made to support a cultural organization.
4) No, because the donation was made after Tao returned home.

Answer 1

No, Tao cannot deduct the charitable contribution to the Paris Symphony on his U.S. tax return.

Step-by-step explanation:

No, Tao cannot deduct the charitable contribution to the Paris Symphony on his U.S. tax return. The IRS allows taxpayers to deduct charitable contributions made to eligible organizations that are located and operated in the United States. While the Paris Symphony may be a charitable organization, the fact that the donation was made in a foreign country makes it ineligible for a tax deduction on Tao's U.S. tax return.