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only have a couple of weeks to get things done that could have a
significant impact on your taxes for the past year. There are
several things you should be concerned about in these next two
weeks before time runs out on 2009. For the moment, I'm not
going to concern you with getting your expenses in order, as we
will cover that topic extensively after the first of the year,
with the exception of charitable contributions.  Charitable
Contributions  Always remember you cannot deduct money you've
given to organizations that are not qualified to receive tax-
deductible contributions. Also, despite what some groups try to
let you believe, you are not allowed to deduct the value of your
time or services, though you are allowed to deduct any costs
involved in donating your time, such as travel or other
unreimbursed expenses.  There are specific rules when you donate
cash. You cannot deduct a cash