Deduct donations to Haiti earthquake relief efforts on your 2009 taxes
Posted on 01/22/10Congress recently passed legislation that allows taxpayers to count charitable contributions made for relief efforts in Haiti on their 2009 tax returns. President Obama is expected to sign the bill soon.
Under the provision, donations that are “cash contributions made for the relief of victims in areas affected by the earthquake in Haiti” can be deducted in 2009 as long as they are made after January 11, 2010 and before March 1, 2010. Contributions must still qualify under section 170.
If you've made a donation to PIH through our website and do not have a tax receipt (generally emailed to you shortly after your donation), you can request one from us here.
If you made a donation through your cellphone via text message, keep your telephone bill--which should also show the name of our organization, the date, and amount of your donation.
You can choose to take the deduction in either 2009 or 2010.
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