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Tax Deductions for Charitable Contributions!
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Tax Deductions for Charitable Contributions!

posted at March 29, 2012 2:51 PM EDT
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First: June 3, 2010
Last: August 15, 2012
Don't forget to  deduct the contributions you made to charity on your taxes:

      

Deductions
Most taxpayers have a choice of taking either a standard deduction or itemizing their deductions. If you have a substantial amount of deductions, you may want to itemize. You will need to bring the following information:

  • 1098 form showing any home mortgage interest
  • Receipts or canceled checks for medical/dental expenses (including doctor and hospital bills and medical insurance premiums), receipts for prescription medicines, costs of assisted living services and bills for home improvements, such as ramps and railings for people with disabilities
  • Receipts for contributions to charity
  • Receipts or canceled checks for all tax income and property taxes you paid, as well as records of tax refunds

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