Most people who are financially able to donate like to support charitable causes they care about. But be careful! Fraud perpetrators have long taken advantage of philanthropic Americans with fake nonprofits designed to steal donations — and even identities. To protect yourself and your charitable dollars, use the IRS’s Tax Exempt Organization Search Tool (https://bit.ly/4bMpT1d). This feature enables you to verify that a charity is tax-exempt and in good standing with the IRS (which means you potentially can deduct contributions so long as you follow all applicable rules). If you discover a fraudulent charity, notify the IRS.
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