What about special event fundraisers (collecting cash for jeans day, office raffles, bazaar purchases, auctions, bake sales, etc. to fundraise for charity)?
Raffles have never been tax deductible. Additionally, many common fundraising activities (see IR 88-120) are questionable and only borderline acceptable since they do not qualify for the “No goods or services were provided in exchange for this contribution” stipulation. If employees want a tax deduction, they must have a receipt. A company can provide a receipt stating what the employee paid for and the date; however, the onus is on employees to determine tax deductibility with their tax advisor (issues: substantial value, intangible benefits, gift, fair market value, etc.).
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