Intro and tax?

[Estee21865]

Y’all this has made my day to
Find this site! I can tell this is a great group. Sure beats FB

Also and Duck folks out there!? Man Duck eggs are amazing too

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC.
I think it would depend on your location.
Here (I'm in Texas) I believe you have to be inspected yearly, at your cost, in order to donate eggs to a charity. That isn't something I care to do.
I can sell eggs from my property without a license, but not off site.
I don't won't strangers on my property, so I just give mine away. I give them to neighbors, family, friends, and occasionally to delivery drivers and our postal person. I also let people know that they can have them to pass them along to anyone who needs them.
I unfortunately , let my broodies hatch them too. That just leads to more eggs to give away.

 

[SilverBirds]

Also and Duck folks out there!? Man Duck eggs are amazing too

There are many duck keeps here (including myself) that hang out on BYC. You can find them in the Ducks section.

 

[triciayoung]

I agree with those who say you can in this old BYC post: https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/can-i-deduct-donated-eggs-on-my-taxes.409779/

At the same time, you need to check your State for regulations as @janiedoe mentioned to see if you have any regulatory requirements.

 

[sourland]

Good morning, and welcome to BYC.

 

[Mallards and Quail]

Hello, and Welcome to BYC!! All of our experts are right around the corner to answer your questions! Glad you joined

 

[Kiki]

Hey everyone I have been raising and caring for my chickens for a few years now. So glad for the internet it’s been a lot of help. I’m so glad to find this group finally after a few years of self teaching.
I have some questions and just looking for general advice on what it takes to
Make it a business versus hobby or I was wondering if I did the proper paperwork etc., could I donate eggs to the local food bank (just would be nice to give back. We donate everything usually) However I was wondering if there is a tax deduction at all for this type of donation? Just would be a win win. Thank you I’m advance for any information and guidance

Welcome, no.
https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc506

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[triciayoung]

Welcome, no.
https://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc506

She would be donating to a 503c non-for-profit, which says she can deduct with the proper record keeping.

 

[chrissynemetz]

Welcome to BYC! We're glad you decided to join us!