non-profit diving?

dlndavid:

First I was going to post this:
Is there anyway to set ourselves up as non-profit organizations? We could gather underwater information on a volunteer basis? And then be able to write off our gear/travel expenses. Just a thought.

But then I did a little (very little) research on the web and found a non-profit organization that promotes the conservation of Sharks. So now the question would be:

If I were to join a non-profit organization like the one I found, and provide them with information on shark sightings (or lack thereof), could I write off some of my dive gear/travel expenses?

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Lead_carrier:

Unfortunately, it's not that easy. If it is gray in the tax codes, my accountant will try it. If it's black and white, no way. As he told me, if you want to try it. Feel free, but you'd better be ready to pay the piper if you get caught.

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