IRS site can help find charitable deductions

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The record: An IRS list of organizations eligible to receive tax-deductible charitable contributions.

Why you'd want it: To verify whether you can deduct your gift to a certain nonprofit organization.

Where you get the record: Go to www.irs.gov/charities/ and click on "search for charities" on the left side.

How much it will cost: The information is free.