If no goods or services were received in exchange, these contributions would be treated as gifts and would not be taxable to the recipient. Other ConsiderationsĬontributions made to crowdfunding sites are earmarked for a particular individual or organization and therefore are NOT tax-deductible ( for donations to be tax-deductible, they must be made to a qualified charitable organization (“501(c)(3)” organization) and for the benefit of the general public, not for the benefit of a specific (named) individual or organization). For example, if an organizer wants to raise funds for the college expenses of a child who lost a parent, the contributions to the campaign would NOT be taxable. Gifts (as mentioned above) are not considered income. and no one received any goods and/or services in exchange for their contribution, the income would be considered a gift. If the organizer’s intent was to raise funds to cover the costs of life events, medical expenses, etc. Mean that the contributions are taxable to you. However, if you receive a 1099-K, it does not necessarily To complete IRS Form 1099-K if total contributions exceed $20,000 and more than 200 transactions were madeĭuring the calendar year. Responsibility of the crowdfunding site, or its third party processor (such as PayPal) Is considered a non-taxable contribution to the capital or equity of the business. Receive an ownership interest in the business in exchange for your funds, this
Your contribution, the funds will be taxable to the organizer. Musician’s new CD and he/she says you will receive a “free” copy of the CD for ForĮxample, if an organizer wants to raise funds to kick-start the production of a The raised funds are considered taxable business income by the IRS. Organizer’s intent was to raise funds in exchange for goods and/or services, Did the supporters receive goods and/or services in.What was the campaign organizer’s intent?.Two key factors are important with regard to determining if there is a tax liability: If you are the recipient of a crowdfunding campaign, be sure to keep good records of contributions received and consult your tax advisor. However, you could still owe taxes, depending on how the funds were used and if anything was provided in exchange.
The IRS does not consider fundraising proceeds a taxable source of income. Generally, contributions made to “crowdfunding” campaigns (such as GoFundMe) are considered to be personal gifts, and as such, are not taxed as income to the recipient. (Updated on Septem– originally published on February 20, 2020)
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