Due to a new law, taxpayers have the option of deducting cash contributions made after January 11, 2010 and before March 1, 2010 qualified charities providing relief 

of victims in areas affected by the January 12, 2010 earthquake in Haiti on either their 2009 or 2010

income tax returns.                                                                                              
Cash contributions include contributions made by cash, check, money order, credit card, charge card, debit card, or text message.

Use the Search for Charities function of the IRS website for a cumulative list of qualified charities.

For more information please visit Haiti Relief Donations Qualify for Immediate Tax Relief on the IRS website.