The Internal Revenue Service Says More Than 607,000 Individuals And Families In Tennessee Deducted $3.8 Billion In Charitable Donations On Their Federal Tax Returns Last Year. The IRS Released The Figure In Reminding Individuals And Businesses Making Contributions To Charities For 2009 To Make Those Donations By Dec. 31. The Agency Said There Are Several Important Tax Law Provisions That Have Taken Effect In Recent Years.