Is a $500 building fund amount listed on a private elementary school tuition bill considered deductible as a charitable donation, if the school will still allow the child to attend even if the parent doesn't pay the $500? In contrast, if the _tuition_ were not paid, then the school would not allow the student to attend; thus it seems this $500 is not part of tuition. On the other hand, if the child were not attending the school, the school would not send to the parent a bill requesting $500. So is the parent receiving a benefit from the $500 given to the school, thus making the $500 non-deductible? Thanks.
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14 years ago