Philanthrovoluntourist™ (Philanthropy, volunteering, tourism: charity-related traveler)

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Would you like to donate your vacation time to WHOmentors.com, Inc., a 501(c)(3) this summer? Or, any time of the year?

It's very possible for you to travel away from home, overnight, within the United States of America (USA) or abroad, for volunteering, to lower your taxes! Think itemized deductions on the IRS Form 1040 Schedule A ( https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/f1040sa.pdf).

Here's how you can go about about deducting charity-related travel expenses as a philanthrovoluntourist(tm) with WHOmentors.com, Inc.:

1. Read "IRS Offers Tips on Charity Travel" (See https://www.irs.gov/uac/irs-offers-tips-on-charity-travel)
2. Review the list of activity codes to, "Do What You Like To Do": http:// activitycodes. whomentors. com (Example: http://www.whomentors.com/images/dowhatyouliketodo.jpg)
3. Email rauhmel@whomentors.com with an detailed explanation of your civic, charitable, or humanitarian reasons for wanting to volunteer with WHOmentors.com, Inc. Be sure to include your full name, contact information, and emergency notification. You will receive a branded email (format fullname.volunteer@whomentors.com) and instructions for how to create an associated Google Voice number. These elements meet the legal test of strong affilation with WHOmentors.com, Inc. (See Van Dusen v. Commissioner - United States Tax Court 136 T.C. 151, 154, 176-177 (2011)).
4. If you're gainly employed (IRS Form W-4/1099 or an officer of a corporation), consider advancing your own funds to WHOmentors.com, Inc. at http://support.whomentors.com or http://paypal.me/anyamount (See 676 F2d 35, 2d Cir. (1982). Rockefeller McG v. Commissioner of IRS). You will receive assistive support to plan your nonexempt project in accordance with IRS Revenue Ruling 68-489). All travel is booked online via the dedicated portal: https://www.expedia.com/TAAP-Info. There are no exceptions to this requirement.
5. Or, create a project at http://www.whomentors.com and conduct outreach to your own network of friends, family, community leaders, and perfect strangers. (See Chapter 92 Eat. Pray. Love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xlLf-0bnXZM)
6. If use another payment collection service such as http://windalee.eventbrite.com, use the email quidproquo@whomentors.com for the PayPal payment email.
7. Funds can be used to pay for reasonable meals, lodging, transportation, and incidental expenses.
8. If you want to book your own volunteer travel, go to https://goo.gl/kMfyjA and retain your receipts to claim unreimbursed expenses.
9. Create an Expedia TAAP account in the name of WHOmentors.com, Inc.
10. Start booking your volunteer vacation travel before you embark on your adventure!
11. Create a youtube video and take pictures of your volunteer experience and email the content to Rauhmel@WHOmentors.com along with permission for WHOmentors.com, Inc. to publicize your volunteer efforts and accomplishments.
12. Send any forms for certification of volunteer hours for school or work.
13. Consider applying for the President's Volunteer Service Award and use record of service key for WHOmentors.com, Inc.: PDZ-15996. (See https://www.presidentialserviceawards.gov)
14. Indicate if you're eligible for the Congressional Award. (See congressionalaward.org)

Resources:

Frommer's 500 Places Where You Can Make a Difference

https://www.amazon.com/Frommers-Places-Where-Make-Difference/dp/0470160616

Volunteer Vacations: Short-Term Adventures That Will Benefit You and Others:

https://www.amazon.com/Volunteer-Vacations-Short-Term-Adventures-Benefit/dp/1569768412/

Volunteer: A Traveller's Guide to Making a Difference Around the World (Lonely Planet)

https://www.amazon.com/Volunteer-Travellers-Making-Difference-Around/dp/1743216890

The 100 Best Volunteer Vacations to Enrich Your Life

https://www.amazon.com/Best-Volunteer-Vacations-Enrich-Your/dp/1426204590