Monday, September 26, 2005

Star-Telegram | 09/25/2005 | How to donate vacation time to Katrina victims

Star-Telegram | 09/25/2005 | How to donate vacation time to Katrina victims: "ow to donate vacation time to Katrina victims

By Kathy Kristof

The Los Angeles Times

Under a temporary Internal Revenue Service rule, workers and employers can get a tax benefit by donating the value of paid days to hurricane relief.

If you want to give to hurricane relief but worry that you couldn't take a tax deduction because you don't itemize, IRS Commissioner Mark Everson has a deal for you: Donate vacation time, and you'll get a tax benefit no matter how you file your return."

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