7 mistakes to avoid on your 2012 tax return

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Did you make a contribution to charity last year? The IRS is cracking down on bogus deductions, so be sure to follow the donation tax rules . One of the most important rules is that you give to a charity with an IRS tax-exempt status. Don’t forget to take the mileage deduction when it applies. The IRS allows 14 cents per mile driven in service of charitable organizations.

Source: Rick Rodgers, president of Rodgers & Associates.

7 mistakes to avoid on your 2012 tax return

Charitable deductions — cash

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