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Tsunami Relief Donations Give Taxpayers an Early Deduction
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If you’re thinking of making a donation to a charity to help in the tsunami relief efforts in Asia, you should consider doing so by January 31, 2005. President Bush just signed legislation that lets taxpayers claim a charitable contribution deduction on their 2004 tax returns for donations made during January 2005. (Of course, if you made a donation the last week of December, your contribution also qualifies for a 2004 deduction.)

That’s good tax news; normally a 2005 contribution wouldn’t be deductible until you file your 2005 tax return in 2006. With this new legislation, you get an earlier tax benefit from your generosity.

Here are some things to keep in mind about charitable contributions and taxes.

Be sure your contribution goes to a qualified charity. If the charity doesn’t have IRS tax-exempt status, your donation may not be deductible. Also be aware that contributions made to foreign charities generally do not qualify for deductibility.

Only if you itemize deductions on your tax return will you be able to take a deduction for your contribution, and any gift of $250 or more requires a receipt from the charity. Your cancelled check is not sufficient substantiation for a tax deduction.

To qualify for deduction in 2004, your January 2005 donation must be a cash contribution (not goods or services), and it must be made specifically for the tsunami relief efforts in Asia. You should designate on your contribution that it is for tsunami relief.

A final note: Make sure you are giving to a legitimate charity. Don’t be fooled by names that sound impressive or are intended to sound like familiar charities. Scam artists often take advantage of people’s generosity following a disaster by setting up phony "charities." You may also want to research how much a charity spends on administration and how much actually goes to disaster victims before choosing where to make your donation.

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President Bush just signed legislation that lets taxpayers claim a charitable contribution deduction on their 2004 tax returns for donations made during January 2005. (Of course, if you made a donation the last week of December, your contribution also qualifies for a 2004 deduction.) That’s good tax news; normally a 2005 contribution wouldn’t be deductible until you file your 2005 tax return in 2006. With this new legislation, you get an earlier tax benefit from your generosity. Here are some things to keep in mind about charitable contributions and taxes. Be sure your contribution goes to a qualified charity. If the charity doesn’t have IRS tax-exempt status, your donation may not be deductible. Also be aware that contributions made to foreign charities generally do not qualify for deductibility. Only if you itemize deductions on your tax return will you be able to take a deduction for your contribution, and any gift of $250 or more requires a receipt from the charity. Your cancelled check is not sufficient substantiation for a tax deduction. To qualify for deduction in 2004, your January 2005 donation must be a cash contribution (not goods or services), and it must be made specifically for the tsunami relief efforts in Asia. You should designate on your contribution that it is for tsunami relief. A final note: Make sure you are giving to a legitimate charity. Don’t be fooled by names that sound impressive or are intended to sound like familiar charities. Scam artists often take advantage of people’s generosity following a disaster by setting up phony "charities." You may also want to research how much a charity spends on administration and how much actually goes to disaster victims before choosing where to make your donation. Send a comment		Advanced Voice Communications, Inc. 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