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noncash donations
   Glossary#Noncash
   What type of items does DeductionPro assign values to?
    appraisals, when to get
       H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#When_an_Appraisal_is_Necessary
       How do I know when to get an appraisal for an item?
    art and collectibles
       Recording Donations of Art and Collectibles
       What should I enter as the Valuation Method?
    inherited property and gifts
       H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#Inherited_Property_and_Gifts
       What should I enter for the date acquired if I inherited the property?
       What should I enter for the date acquired if I received the property as a gift?
    modifying entries
       Deleting Entries
       Editing Entries
       Sorting Entries
    recording in DeductionPro
       Entering a Bulk Donation
       Entering Details for Noncash Donations Over $500
       How do I donate a car and record it in DeductionPro?
       How do I record my donation of a bag of clothes in DeductionPro?
       How does the date acquired affect my entries?
       Recording Noncash Donations
    recordkeeping
    stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
       Do I need to get a receipt from the charity if I donate stocks, bonds, and mutual funds?
       Does the IRS require a special form if I donate stocks, bonds, and mutual funds?
       Recording Donations of Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds
    unlisted items, recording
       How do I determine how much my donated item is worth?
       What if DeductionPro does not list items that I have donated?
       What should I enter as the Valuation Method?



organization
    30% limit
    50% limit
other deductions
   Can I claim a deduction for gambling losses?
   Can I claim a deduction for losses that I've experienced due to theft or another kind of loss?
   Can I deduct the cost of DeductionPro?
   Can I get a report on my Medical & Other Deductions entries?
   H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#Other_Deductions_Credits_and_Adjustments
   What kind of deductions can I track on the Medical & Other Deductions tab?
   What types of deductions can I claim on my tax return?
    modifying entries
       Deleting Entries
       Editing Entries
       Sorting Entries
    recording in DeductionPro
       Recording Medical and Other Deductions
       Selecting a Frequency Option
       Setting Up Recurring Deductions for Medical and Other Expenses
       The expense I want to track doesn't fit in any of the categories on the Category drop-down list. What should I do?
       What report should I use when entering Medical & Other Deductions entries into TaxCut?
    Schedule A, understanding
       Understanding Schedule A
       What is included in Schedule A, Line 22 Items?
out-of-pocket expenses
   Glossary#Out_of_Pocket_Expenses
   What qualifies as an out-of-pocket expense deduction?
    recordkeeping



payment method
planning
   H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#Estate_Planning
   H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#Planning_For_Next_Year
   H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#Saving_for_College
primary taxpayer
printable value sheet
printing
   Creating Reports
   Printing a Value Sheet
    reports
    value sheet
program tour
property
   How do I determine how much my donated item is worth?
   What if DeductionPro does not list items that I have donated?
   What type of items does DeductionPro assign values to?
    appraising
       H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#When_an_Appraisal_is_Necessary
       How do I know when to get an appraisal for an item?
    checking the value of
    printing a value sheet



qualified organization
   Glossary#Qualified_organization
   H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#Qualified_Organization
quality
   Glossary#Quality
   How do I determine the quality of my donated item?
   Why do the values of items vary so greatly according to the quality of an item?
quick value check



receipts
   Do I need a receipt?
   Do I need to attach receipts for my cash donations to my tax return?
   Do I need to get a receipt from the charity if I donate stocks, bonds, and mutual funds?
   I have donated $5 a week to a local religious organization this year. Do I need a receipt?
recordkeeping
   H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning
   H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#Other_Important_Tax_Records_To_Keep
recurring
   Setting Up Recurring Deductions for Medical and Other Expenses
   Setting Up Recurring Donations
   Setting Up Recurring Expenses and Mileage
    donations
       Glossary#Recurring_Donation
       Selecting a Frequency Option
       Setting Up Recurring Donations
    expenses
       Selecting a Frequency Option
       Setting Up Recurring Deductions for Medical and Other Expenses
       Setting Up Recurring Expenses and Mileage
reporting on tax return
   Do I need to attach receipts for my cash donations to my tax return?
   Do I need to list my cash donations on my tax return or on a form that I file with my tax return?
   Where do I report cash donations on my tax return?
   Where do I report charitable donations on my tax return?
reports
   Can I get a report on my Medical & Other Deductions entries?
   Creating Reports
   What report should I use when entering Medical & Other Deductions entries into TaxCut?
   What reports can I create with DeductionPro?
Review & Finish tab
    creating reports
       Creating Reports
       What reports can I create with DeductionPro?
    exporting entries to TaxCut
    Form 8283
       2005 Instructions for Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions
       Creating a Copy of Form 8283
       Glossary#Form_8283
       Viewing and Printing Form 8283
       What if I run out of room on Form 8283?
       What is Form 8283?



saving for college
Schedule A
   Glossary#Schedule_A
   Understanding Schedule A
   What is included in Schedule A, Line 22 Items?
setting up
   Setting Up an Account
   Setting Up Recurring Deductions for Medical and Other Expenses
   Setting Up Recurring Donations
   Setting Up Recurring Expenses and Mileage
    accounts
       Creating a New Account
       Importing Data from DeductionPro 2005-06
       Modifying an Account
       My spouse and I are using TaxCut to file our joint return. Should we create one or two accounts in DeductionPro?
       Opening a Different Account
       Setting Up an Account
       Which start option should I choose?
       Why do I have to set up an account before I can continue?
    recurring donations
       I donate to the same organization on a regular basis several times a year. How can I enter all these donations into DeductionPro without having to type them one at a time?
       Selecting a Frequency Option
       Setting Up Recurring Donations
    recurring expenses
       Selecting a Frequency Option
       Setting Up Recurring Deductions for Medical and Other Expenses
       Setting Up Recurring Expenses and Mileage
short-term property
sorting entries
standard deduction
   Glossary#Standard_Deduction
   H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#Standard_Deduction_vs_Itemized_Deductions
   If I take the standard deduction, can I deduct charitable donations?
stocks, bonds, and mutual funds
   Do I need to get a receipt from the charity if I donate stocks, bonds, and mutual funds?
   Does the IRS require a special form if I donate stocks, bonds, and mutual funds?
   Recording Donations of Stocks, Bonds, and Mutual Funds



tax law changes
tax records to keep
   H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#Documenting_Charitable_Donations
   H&R Block's Guide to Charitable Deductions and Tax Planning#Other_Important_Tax_Records_To_Keep
tax tips
technical support
Tools tab
    calculator, using
    checking the value of items
    DeductionPro Feedback link
    printing a value sheet
    tax tips, viewing
    updating DeductionPro



unlisted items, recording
   How do I determine how much my donated item is worth?
   What if DeductionPro does not list items that I have donated?
   What should I enter as the Valuation Method?
updating DeductionPro



Valuation Method
value
   Glossary#Fair_Market_Value
   How does DeductionPro determine fair market value?