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You may be able to reduce your income tax by donating to a registered charity. You report your charitable donations and claim your tax credits once a year when you file your income tax return.

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Which donations can help reduce my taxes? How is my tax credit calculated?
What documents will I need to claim my charitable donation? Can a corporation claim a charitable donation?
Can I claim donations made to U.S. charities? How do I claim gifts made in the year of death?
How do I donate property? How do I donate securities?

For information about claiming a tax credit for donations, please see Line 349 - Donations and gifts.

For general information about income tax please see Individuals.

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Date Modified: 2010-01-11

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