Since the amount is low, I wouldn't either. I don't even take the generic 'donations' deduction any more because I never get receipts when I drop money on those buckets or boots.
When you do get 'expert' advice you want to be sure they're current. My wife had help from a former CPA relative a few years ago and was advised to claim mileage from our house to some students she tutored on weekends. The IRS contacted her this year and it's going to be expensive. As I said earlier, the laws do change.
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