Why isn't volunteer service tax deductible?

[vishnusavestheday]

The common answers on the internet seem to suggest that people could easily abuse this system to leverage time off their normal jobs.

 

In this century though, the IRS could easily just generate a new form similar to a W2 that keeps a frequent eye on hours worked at a charity organization. Volunteer centers could also be sent security packages (fingerprint scanning, like the DMV) to prove the identity of the volunteer.

 

This would also incentivize citizens to be positive influences to society? Wouldn't this be a collectively incentivized idea? Couldn't this also be a way to actually safeguard against fake philanthropists/high income tax evaders? Wouldn't this also empower the middle class to make more fucking money?

 

I'd like to hear your thoughts--and if you can come up with any possible obstacles--in this being a possibly good idea.

It probably isn't, but thanks.