Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hamp. Wyoming Privacy Statement Giving to charity is a good way to help your community or those in need. However, did you know that when you give to charity you also help yourself.
Most charitable donations are tax deductible.
This means you can deduct them from your income taxes and save yourself some money. One important point to remember is that there are different rules for different kinds of donations and different kinds of charities. So make sure you know all the rules before you start deducting donations from your income taxes. In order to get a tax break you must donate to a qualified charity. Groups that are included in this designation are religious, charitable, educational, scientific, or those that work to try to prevent cruelty to animals or children.