Make a deduction (or take a credit), and simultaneously reduce public spending by the same amount.

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Subject to those constraints, the money can go to any organization to which you can make a gift that would qualify as a charitable deduction on your tax return.

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Subject to those constraints, the money could go to any organization to which you can make a gift that would qualify as a charitable deduction on your tax return.

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