Public Can Call About New Rule

Donors to religious organizations and other charities who want more information on federal tax rules that apply to them may call a toll-free line (1-800-TAX-FORM) to request pertinent booklets.

IRS Publication 1771 explains the new regulation requiring taxpayers to produce more than canceled checks in order to deduct lump-sum contributions of $250 or more to churches and charities.

Covering more ground, and written in a question-and-answer format, is IRS Publication 1828, titled, “Tax Guide for Churches and Other Religious Organizations,” a compilation of federal tax regulations relating to religious bodies. The Internal Revenue Service is inviting the public to make suggestions through June 30 for improvement of this publication, said Keith Kimball, public affairs specialist with the Internal Revenue Service.