Tax Note on Donations to Haiti Earthquake Relief

“According to a bill passed in Congress, contributions for Haiti earthquake relief made between January 12th and February 28th, 2010, will be allowed as a deduction on 2009 tax returns. Taxpayers are not required to claim a 2010 contribution in 2009 but have the option to do so.” So if you made a contribution through Messiah to the Diocese or Episcopal Relief and Development, you may deduct that contribution on your 2009 tax return or wait to deduct it on your 2010 tax return.