As you consider making a year-end gift to TPT by mail, please note that the U.S. Postal Service has updated its postmark process. Starting December 24, postmarks will reflect the date your mail is processed at a regional facility—not the date you drop it off. This means gifts mailed in late December could show a January postmark, potentially affecting your 2025 tax deduction.
To ensure your gift counts for this year:
- Request a hand-stamped postmark at the post office counter.
- Purchase Postage at the counter (it’s called a Postage Validation Imprint and will have the date you dropped it at the counter).
- Use certified or registered mail for documented mailing dates.
- Mail early to avoid delays.
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