Throughout the year, many taxpayers contribute money or gifts to qualified organizations eligible for tax-deductible charitable contributions. However, the rules surrounding charitable donations can often be confusing. On today's show, Ralph discusses tips to help ensure your contribution pay off on your tax return this holiday season. Submit you questions or ideas for future shows, tweet us at @askralphmedia or email us at [email protected].

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For more information: 

• Search for Charities or download Publication 78, Cumulative List of Organizations
• Publication 526, Charitable Contributions (PDF 178K)
• Publication 561, Determining the Value of Donated Property (PDF 101K)
• Form 1040, U.S. Individual Income Tax Return (PDF 176K)
• Schedule A, Itemized Deductions (PDF)
• Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions (PDF)
• Instructions for Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions (PDF)