This paper describes what expenses it is be­lieved a Scout leader can and cannot deduct for tax pur­poses under the current (2007) U.S. tax laws.  These ex­penses can be deducted under Charitable Contribu­tions on Schedule A, Form 1040.

The information contained here, although spe­cifi­cally oriented toward Scout leaders, in gen­eral, also applies to work for other nonprofit charitable or­ganizations that are recognized by the U.S. govern­ment, especially those oriented toward the education of youth.