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Re: raffle ticket sales
From:
"David E. Haberstich" <[log in to unmask]>
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Date:
Wed, 18 Feb 2004 21:11:27 EST
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In a message dated 2/18/2004 4:14:35 PM Eastern Standard Time,
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<< Technically, however, since--unless you win, you receive
 nothing in return for a raffle donation it should be tax-deductible. >>

Nope.  I'm not a lawyer either, but I have to agree with those who say
raffles are not tax-deductible.  I think it's pretty obvious that what you're doing
is gambling when you buy a raffle ticket, not making a donation.

David Haberstich

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