As the calendar year comes to a close, we want to remind you what the IRS regulations surrounding your charitable gifts during the month of December. All year end gifts must be postmarked by the Post Office with a 2017 date to be recorded as a gift in 2017. If the postmark has a 2018 date it will be recorded for 2018 even thought the envelope may have a 2017 donation date. Contributions charged on a donor's bank credit card are only deductible in the year the charge is made. Hand delivered donations must be received at OLA on December 31, 2017 to be recorded as a donation for 2017.