Public radio and TV donations (NPR, PBS)
$60-$500/yr
Can You Write Off Public Radio and TV Donations?
Short answer: Yes, minus the value of thank-you gifts like tote bags or mugs.
Itemizers deduct gifts to 501(c)(3) charities (from 2026, only the part above 0.5% of AGI); non-itemizers can deduct up to $1,000 ($2,000 joint) of cash gifts starting in 2026.
Records to keep: Keep receipts, statements (1098, 1098-T, 1099, W-2G), and a note of what each cost was for. Compare itemizing to the 2026 standard deduction before you claim.
Public radio and TV donations (NPR, PBS)
Typical range: $60-$500/yr
Individuals / Personal Taxes
Yes, minus the value of thank-you gifts like tote bags or mugs.
Business justification
Yes, minus the value of thank-you gifts like tote bags or mugs. Itemizers deduct gifts to 501(c)(3) charities (from 2026, only the part above 0.5% of AGI); non-itemizers can deduct up to $1,000 ($2,000 joint) of cash gifts starting in 2026.
Category
- Personal Tax Deductions