AB347 which will conform California law to the federal election to deduct 2010 cash contribution to Haitian earthquake relief on 2009 returns, is waiting for Governor Schwarzenegger’s signature. He will sign the measure in the next couple of days; when he does, Californians can then claim such contributions as charitable donations on their 2009 returns. They will also be able to make separate elections for federal and California purposes…just to make life more interesting for tax professionals.