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MAGNOLIA

CLIPPING SERVICE

(601) 856·0911 f (205) 758·8610


QUITMAN CO DEMOCRAT

MARKS, MS

Circulation. 1427
WEEKLY
02/18/2010
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IRS facts from BBB


F~~is about claiming Haiti
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donations as tax deductions I

Ridgeland. MS, - If you are specific individuals or families. i


donating to charities currently Only cash contributions qualify
providing earthquake relief in - those made by text message,
Haiti, you may be abI", to claim check, credit card or debit card.
those donations on your 2009 tax You must itemize your
return. deductions in order to claim these
The Better Business Bureau donations on your 2009 tax return.
(BBB) Serv ingtv1is'sTssTppi shares You have the option ofdeducting
these"Tnlportant IRS facts these contributions on either your
regarding this special provision: 2009 or 2010 return, but not both.
Contributions must be made Contributions made to foreign
specifically for the relief ofvictims organizations generally are not
in areas affected by the January l2 deducti ble.
earthquake ill Haiti. Receipts must be maintained to
Donations must be made after support contributions. For text
January 11, 2010 and before message donations, a telephone
March 1. 2010 to qualify. bill will meet the record-keeping
Donations must be made to requirement IF it shows the namei
qualified charities and cannot be of the receiving organization as
designated for the benefit of well as the date and amount.

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