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14.
In which of the following circumstances can you claim a charitable tax deduction?

A.
You write a check to a tax-exempt flood relief agency.

B.
You give cash to your church.

C.
You give cash to your brother who can't pay his mortgage.

D.
You donate jackets and hats to a family who lost their house in a tornado.

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A and B.

Donations are deductible only if made to a qualified tax-exempt charity (and you must itemize to claim them). Writing a check to a tax‑exempt flood relief agency and giving cash to your church are generally deductible. Giving cash or clothing directly to an individual (your brother or a family that lost their house) is not deductible.