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I purchased over $1500 in paint to restore an aircraft at a museum, does that count as a charitable donation? I still have my receipt.

I did not get paid for the work.
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I purchased over $1500 in paint to restore an aircraft at a museum, does that count as a charitable donation? I still have my receipt.

Unfortunately, unless the museum is a registered Canadian charity, you cannot claim any amount that you donated to the museum.

https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2647646

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I purchased over $1500 in paint to restore an aircraft at a museum, does that count as a charitable donation? I still have my receipt.

Unfortunately, unless the museum is a registered Canadian charity, you cannot claim any amount that you donated to the museum.

https://turbotax.community.intuit.ca/replies/2647646