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• ErinO

  

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  January 24, 2012 6:14:49 PM PST

  Can't really find any straight forward answer on this one online.  Is all or part of a zoo membership tax deductible?

• Talula

  

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  January 24, 2012 9:21:24 PM PST

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• jhawk415

  

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  January 25, 2012 9:37:58 AM PST

  I've was able to claim 100% of my Academy of Science museum membership so there's a strong possibility the Zoo may be tax deductible as well. If I can find verification on this I'll post it.
• jhawk415

  

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  January 25, 2012 9:43:56 AM PST

  Found this....* Membership is tax deductible less the fair market value of items received. The fair market value of benefits received is not substantial for the Member PLUS Pack level and below. Please call (916) 808-5888 if you have questions regarding the fair market value of benefits received at the Zoo
• ErinO

  

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  January 25, 2012 2:42:20 PM PST

  Thanks JHawk! I called the zoo and they told me I can deduct $80.
• kindrlindr

  

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  January 28, 2012 3:29:48 PM PST

  I deduct our RR Museum membership. Our tax person never told us we couldn't, so I hope she's right. ??
  
• bballtom

  

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  January 29, 2012 6:17:15 AM PST

  I wonder if Mitt knows?