Ask the Editor, October 3: Tax Questions on the Charitable Deduction

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Each week, in our Ask the Editor series, Joy Taylor, The Kiplinger Tax Letter Editor, answers questions on topics submitted by readers. This week, she’s looking at questions on the tax rules for charitable deductions. (Get a free issue of The Kiplinger Tax Letter or subscribe.)

1. How do I substantiate my write-off?