Mother Lode Tax Tips

Helpful Tax Tips for Individuals and Small Business

Haiti Donations Deductable on 2009 Tax Return

Richard Rogers, EA| January 26, 2010

According to the IRS, if you gave to a charity providing earthquake relief in Haiti you can claim the deduction on your 2009 tax return if you choose. In order to get the deduction for the 2009 year you must itemize your deductions (use Schedule A) and have made a cash contribution after January 11, 2010 and before March 1, 2010; so there is still time to make a donation and get a deduction on your 2009 tax return.

Update on California’s Tax Law Changes for 2009

Richard Rogers, EA| January 20, 2010

For those of you that will need to file a California Tax return for 2009 I thought I would go over some of the more important California tax law changes that might have some impact on your tax return. Below are listed just some of the changes that I think may have the most impact.