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Reliant does not offer tax deductible giving for any student participants attending a domestic Leadership Training  (LT) that is inside of the U.S.  Tax Deductible receipts for fundraising for an oversees Reliant LT event are issued to donors if the participant is attending an oversees LT like in Europe or Honduras, etc.   See International LT- How to Give.

Why?

After seeking extensive expert legal counsel, Reliant determined that unfortunately it cannot allow participants to raise support for a domestic LT event through Reliant. This was in agreement with what our legal counsel was advising.  It is Reliant's interpretation of IRS Tax Code that domestic LT programs (usually 10 weeks in length) inside of the U.S. results in the participant receiving tangible personal benefits, like significant leadership education and the requirement to work full time while attending the event.  Since Reliant, and our legal counsel determined that these were considered tangible personal benefits, we decided to follow IRS Tax Code (which prohibits a donation receiving tax exempt status if it results in tangible personal benefit) meant not allowing LT participants to raise financial support for their LT program fees.  We realize this is a conservative choice, but we feel it is in the best interest of Reliant Mission and its donors. 

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