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Donate to Relief in Haiti – Get Immediate Tax Deduction on 2009 Return
By plrprousers | March 13, 2010
In a recent email news item I made reference to the fact that the Haiti disaster is now a qualified disaster according to the IRS (http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=218615,00.html).
I said in the email that the IRS was rumoring that people are able to take a deduction for contributions to Haiti on this year’s (2009) tax return – instead of having to wait until you file your 2010 tax return. Obviously this would be a huge reason to donate for people who desired to give money to the victims of disaster in Haiti to assist them in getting back on their feet! Are you feeling the pressure of today’s taxes? Right now you can get $100 off your tax return for Cary NC Tax Prep needs!
As it turns out, the suggestions I was hearing and that you possibly have read are TRUE! On January 22nd, the IRS created a special tax relief policy that will allow donations for the Haiti relief made after January 11, 2010 and prior to March 1, 2010, will be deducted on your 2009 tax return. Or, you could choose to put the deduction on your 2010 tax return instead, just in case you did not desire to take advantage of this great incentive to assist those in need.
The people of Haiti are hurting very badly. These kinds of disasters are completely unavoidable, and are well, devastating. Earthquakes and other forms of environmental disaster cause vast amounts of destruction and widespread loss of homes. Entire families do not have access to food or clean water. In many cases these families do not even have the capability to acquire any level of stable living environment without the help of relief organizations (funded by donators like you!). Do your part today and donate whatever you can to assist the people of Haiti. I would certainly appreciate the extended donations, and I’m sure every one of the struggling people in Haiti would appreciate it to!
Stay tuned for more articles and information regarding tax season, taxes, and Haiti!
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