Tax-Deductible Charitable Contributions for Wildlife

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46 days left in 2009 to select a worthwhile cause and make a difference for your favorite species (including humans)! Consider the difference it will make if every one of us contributes even 1 dollar to a struggling nonprofit organization. 

Keep in mind that charitable contributions are tax-deductible in the U.S., if you itemize deductions on Form 1040 (Schedule A).

If you like the idea, but you're not sure where to begin, check out the World Wildlife Fund website, where you can adopt a species, buy a gift adoption card or shop hand-crafted gifts that support sustainable livelihoods for indigenous peoples.

Keep in mind that charitable contributions must be made to qualified organizations in order to be deductible.

For more information on tax deductions and charitable contributions, visit IRS.gov.