The Latest Rules on Charitable Donations

5 guidelines.

By Barry J. Friedman, CPA
IndustryNewsletters

Charitable contributions are deductible, says the IRS, only if you itemize deductions.

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But how do your clients know that the charity they are donating to is qualified?