Earned Income Tax Credit | Give to Relief in Haiti – Get Immediate Tax Deduction on 2009 Tax Return

Give to Relief in Haiti – Get Immediate Tax Deduction on 2009 Tax Return

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A few days ago in a email news post I made the distinction that the Haiti disaster is now a qualified disaster says the IRS (http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=218615,00.html).

I said in the email that the IRS was rumoring that people are able to make a deduction for contributions to Haiti on the current year’s (2009) tax return – rather than having to wait until you do your 2010 tax return. Certainly this could be a huge reason to donate for people who wanted to give money to the people of Haiti to help them get back on their feet! Are you feeling the pressure of today’s taxes? Right now you can get $100 off your tax return for Cary NC Tax Preparation needs!

As it turns out, the suggestions I heard and that you possibly have read are TRUE! On January 22nd, the IRS adopted a certain tax relief provision that will allow contributions for the Haiti disaster made after January 11, 2010 and before March 1, 2010, will be deducted on your 2009 tax return. Or, you can choose to take the deduction to your 2010 tax return instead, on the chance that in case you did not want to take advantage of this great incentive to help those in need.

The people of Haiti are hurting very badly. These kinds of disasters cannot be avoided, and are well, devastating. Earthquakes and other forms of environmental disaster cause vast amounts of destruction and widespread loss of homes. Entire families don’t have access to food or clean water. In many cases these families do not even have the capability to acquire any level of stable living environment without the help of other countries’ efforts (funded by donators like you!). Do your part today and donate whatever you can to assist the people of Haiti. I would greatly appreciate the added effort, and I am sure every one of the struggling people in Haiti would appreciate it to!

Stay tuned for more articles and information regarding tax season, taxes, and Haiti!

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