Russo Loco Wrote:
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> JoeK Wrote:
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> > Also, the tickets and chase passes are being
> > sold via the Friends. The Friends are
> non-
> > profit and this should be a tax write off for
> > tickets and chase passes.
> >
> > All the ticket & chase pass income goes di-
> > rectly back into the railroad and especially
> > the Friends. There are a lot of big
> ticket
> > items coming back to life that are very
> > costly for just the materials.
>
>
> DONATIONS to the RR or The Friends are Tax
> Deductible, Joe -
>
> But NOT tickets to ride the train, IIRC, since
> buyers are getting something back for their money.
>
> Chase Passes, however, MIGHT be considered a
> donation - consult your local honest lawyer (if
> you can find one) ...
John Cole is right. I asked Tim the same question. These tickets are considered a donation.