As I hope you know, when you take a prospect, colleague, or client to a sporting event, you can deduct 50% of your entertainment costs.
No big surprise there. After all, other kinds of business entertainment can also be deducted at the 50% rate.
What you may not know, however, is that:
If you’re entertaining at a certain kind of “charitable sporting event,” your costs are 100% deductible!
Give us a sporting chance and we’ll explain everything when you read my new article titled Tax Tips: Test Your Tax IQ: Can Charity Double Entertainment Deductions?
Three ways our fact-filled article can help you:
- We’ll tell you how Section 274(l)(1)(B) of the tax code can save you money. This section of the tax code explains the exception to the 50% deduction. Does the tax code make fascinating reading? No. But understanding the law can save you a bundle! We’ll explain things in easy-to-understand language when you read the full article.
- You’ll learn how Uncle Sam defines a “charitable sporting event.” There are three key points you need to understand. We’ll explain them (short and sweet) when you read the full article.
- We’ll list eight charitable sporting events that may qualify for the 100% deduction. Does a golf tournament qualify? How about a college football game? A marathon? A basketball game? You’ll get straight answers when you read the full article.