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Cash in on Uncommon Charitable Tax Deductions

If you think your tax deduction for charitable contributions ends when you write a check to your church or drop off that box of clothing at the Salvation Army , think again. You may be cheating yourself.The Internal Revenue Service allows several different ways to take tax advantage of your good will.Driving Home DeductionsVolunteer work itself does not produce a tax deduction. However, your travel expenses getting to and from the volunteer location are deductible. If you use your car to help out once you get there -- for example, delivering food to the needy for your church --??that counts, too.You can take a standard deduction of 14 cents per mile on your tax return. Or, if it's more advantageous and you kept track, you can deduct the actual cost of your gas for your philanthropic driving. With either choice, you also can include any parking fees or tolls paid.Out-of-Pocket ExpensesIf you pay for some of a qualified organization's expenses and aren't reimbursed, these costs can count...

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