How to Find Eligible Charities for Income Tax Deductions

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Eligible Charities for Tax Deductions

Donating items or money to charity is a smart way to save on income taxes, but not all charities qualify. Learn how to find out what the IRS considers an Eligible Charity for Income Tax Deductions.

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

Internet

Step 1

Visit the IRS's directory of "Eligible Charities". A direct link to this site is listed in the Resource section below this article.
Step 2

Enter the important information about location and as much of the charity's name as you can recall. You can also select the deductibility code if you choose.
Step 3

Find an eligible charity for income tax deductions by clicking the "search" button after you have entered the important information. This will result in a list of charities the IRS recognizes.
Step 4

View the results the IRS's Eligible Charity search provides for a charity that interests you and might be interested in what you have to donate.
Step 5

Help in using the search engine is available at the bottom of the engine.

Tips & Warnings

If an organization isn't listed as an eligible charity it might still be eligible. Contact the IRS to confirm the status of a charity.
You donations must be made to an eligible charity or you will not be able to claim them as a tax deduction.

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