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Tax value of a cruise?
- boatingbob
- Scurvy Dog
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Tax value of a cruise?
Here's an odd question for you: some friends asked if we'd be willing to host an afternoon cruise on our Carver 390 CPMY as an auction item for a local choral groups fundraiser auction. They mentioned that I could write off the value of the excursion as a charitable deduction.
I'm intrigued, but I'm not sure what value to put on it. Obviously there's the estimated fuel burn, but I'm sure I could (and should) factor in an amount for wear & tear, cleaning of the boat, etc.
Has anyone done something like this, and if so, what tax value did you put on it (and were you audited?)?
Thanks!
- waybomb
- CYO Moderator
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- Vessel Info: 1995 Boston Whaler Rage15
1987 3697 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar 46 Kevlar Vee offshore
1969 15' Glasspar / 1967 Johnson Electromatic 85
1996 Boston Whaler Rage 15 - Location: Saint Joseph,Mi
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Re: Tax value of a cruise?
Be careful with this.
I also wonder how that works out when the passenger paid for the trip. Is that the same as a charter even though you are not paid? Do you have a license?
Sorry for a cynical response.
Fred
1969 Glaspar Avalon /1969 Johnson Electromatic 85
1987 Carver Mariner
1988 Cougar Kevlar 46' with triple blown 572 ci
1995 Boston Whaler Rage
Past - 1988 2807, 1989 4207 Aft
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- Deck Hand
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2004 Carver Mariner 360
Lake Simcoe & Georgian Bay,
Ontario, Canada - Location: Lake Simcoe Marina
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Re: Tax value of a cruise?
As for charity, you can only deduct the amount that is on an official donation receipt from a registered charity. The Feds are unlikely to accept a dollar number that you make up.
I'm currently in the income tax business.
That said, the idea is horrendous in terms of liability to you personally and may invalidate your standard personal-use watercraft insurance policy.
MerCruiser MX 6.2
Lake Simcoe, Ontario
- feeez
- Commander
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- Vessel Info: 2001 350 Mariner
- Location: Beacon Bay Penetanguishine Ontario
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Re: Tax value of a cruise?
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Suspicious Fishes !
2022 Kawasaki 310X - Location: upper chesapeake bay
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Re: Tax value of a cruise?
As the others have noted, insurance will also be an issue. If you read the fine print on your policy, I am certain you are not covered as charter of for hire vessel, or you would not be asking this question. As such, if anything were to happen your insurance company would not be liable, leaving you and your personal assets to foot the bill.
Unforunately, it not always the best idea to be the nice guy.
- Lyndon670
- Admiral
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Volvo TAMD74EDC - Location: Georgian Bay
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Re: Tax value of a cruise?
Without anything going wrong, you could be in a world of hurt from enforcement officers without being properly licensed.
2000 Carver 506
FOXY JOE
Volvo 7.4TAMD
Queens Cove Marina
Georgian Bay, Ontario
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- Scurvy Dog
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Re: Tax value of a cruise?
Just to make sure, ask your insurance and local Coast Guard office.
For sure, no tax deduction.
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