Deduct donations now for Haiti relief
February 3rd, 2010
Donations to charities providing earthquake relief in Haiti can be deducted on 2009 tax returns, according to the Internal Revenue Service.
Taxpayers who itemize deductions on their 2009 return qualify for this special tax relief provision, which was enacted Jan. 22. Only cash contributions made to these charities after Jan. 11, 2010, and before March 1, 2010, are eligible. This includes contributions made by text message, check, credit card or debit card.
