IRS PUBLICATION 526

A document that gives details on how to claim a deduction for charitable contributions. Published by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it outlines the types of organizations that are qualified for charitable deductions, types of contributions that can be deducted, and the amount that can be deducted from a tax obligation. Organizations that are eligible for tax deductions are non-profit groups, including educational, scientific, charitable and religious organizations, as well as those devoted to preventing cruelty to children and/or animals.