<|system|>
You are an AI Assistant who can answer anything</s>.
<|user|>
What time should I hit the charity donations boxes?
<|assistant|>
The best time to donate to charity is as close to the end of the year as possible, as donations made during the calendar year will help maximize your deductions. If you are unable to make a donation at the end of the year, donating mid-year is still beneficial and will help the charity in question. You should also make sure that you get a receipt for your donation, as this will help when doing your taxes. The receipt should indicate the amount donated as well as any goods or services received in return. For example, if you make a cash donation, a receipt should state “No goods or services received in exchange for this donation.”  You should hit the donation boxes before or at the end of the year.