Just about everyone knows that charitable contributions are tax deductible, but not everyone knows the details. This video tells you what types of organizations qualify for deductible contributions, what types of donations you can make, and how to report these contributions on your tax return.

Introduction: 0:00
Types of Charitable Organizations: 0:30
Types of Charitable Deductions: 2:10
How to Report Charitable Deductions on your tax return: 5:42
Conclusion: 6:05

To learn more about itemized deductions in general, click here: [ Ссылка ]

For more information on how to deduct mileage, click here: [ Ссылка ]

Additional information and resources:

IRS Schedule A: "Itemized Deductions": [ Ссылка ]

IRS Form 8283: "Noncash Charitable Contributions": [ Ссылка ]

IRS Publication 526: "Charitable Contributions": [ Ссылка ]

Goodwill Industries: "Donation Valuation Guide": [ Ссылка ]

Habitat for Humanity ReStore: "Donation Valuation Guide:" [ Ссылка ].pdf

Investopedia: "Charitable Contribution Deduction: Rules and Special Benefits for 2021" (this article highlights the special charitable contribution deduction of $300 - $600 available to all taxpayers, not just those that itemize) [ Ссылка ]

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