Can i use my wife's charity gift on my tax return ,is this one of those interchangeable thingies?

Question

Can i use my wife's charity gift on my tax return ,is this one of those interchangeable thingies?

Answer 1

If you file separate returns, and the contribution was from her account not a joint one, no you can't claim it.

Answer 2

If you file jointly, you can.  

Or, if you are filing separately, the check to charity was made from a joint checking account, AND your wife does not plan to claim the gift on her taxes (she isn't itemizing, for example), then you can.  

Answer 3

Only if you file as Married Filing Jointly.

Answer 4

On a joint return, yes. On a separate return for you only, probably 1/2 if community property funds were used to pay the contribution. If it was paid with her separate funds and you file separate returns, then no.

Ask an accountant.

Answer 5

You can file joint return.

Also charity deduction is available as itemized deduction. You will itemize only when your itemized deductions are more than standard deduction.

Read  http://taxipay.blogspot.com/2008/05/item...

Answer 6

no