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Old 04-09-2005, 08:33 AM
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Airfare for mom - tax deductable?

I am a legal resident in the US and paid for a plane ticket for my mother (who lives in South Africa) to come visit me. Can this gift be deducted from my taxed and if so, where do I deduct it? I am using Turbotax Deluxe to do my taxes. Also, do I then deduct it only on the federal taxes. I live in Illinois.
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Old 04-09-2005, 06:36 PM
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"Gifts" are not deductible, unless you give them to a recognized charity.

"Mom" is not a recognized charity, ergo, no deduction.

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