In 2012, we donated a considerable amount in services to one of our clients who has a 501-C. We did this by charging them the full amount then giving a huge discount on each invoice. I am now understanding that this discount is just a loss to us as we cannot itemize these donated services for taxes as ab s-corp.

This year, is it possible to give this client a cash donation each month, then charge them the full amount of services rendered on each invoice? It would be basically giving them money that they would turn around and pay us with. And, if we did this cash donation, would it help us any to itemize the charitable contribution on our personal taxes (as a pass-through) when we are now also having to show the full amount of services as income to the corp?

Any ideas HOW we can help this non-profit client but not hurt our corporation in the process?? Thanks.