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The Complete Guide to Charitable Donations and Your Taxes [INFOGRAPHIC]

‘Tis the season for giving and receiving. Giving, in particular: according to Causes.com, charitable donations increase by 42% in November and December. And all that holiday generosity comes with an extra perk: Uncle Sam may just cut you a break.

In our latest infographic, we take a look at charitable donations, from the tax deductible to the not-so-much. Enjoy.

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