Around the world, natural disasters and violent conflicts with civilian victims continue to happen, and generous donors are eager to help. But before you donate to a disaster-related charity, check it out, the IRS warns. Unfortunately, criminals respond to our desire to help by posing as legitimate charities to solicit donations. When that happens, the proceeds don’t go to those in need and the donors can’t deduct their donations on their tax returns. Fake charities often have names that are very similar to legitimate ones, so be sure to carefully check the name before donating. For more tips from the IRS on how to avoid fake charities, click here: https://bit.ly/3SgxZGb
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