How do I deduct payroll donations?

AskTaxGuru.com Junior Member, Kurple, asked:

Hi, we had $1000 deducted from my husband's payroll in 2010 to go to charities (after tax donations). At this point I have no idea what the individual charities were. Is there any way to take the tax deduction?
Thanks.

Three Tips for Employers Outsourcing Their Payroll

Outsourcing payroll duties to third-party service providers can streamline business operations, but the IRS reminds employers that they are ultimately responsible for paying federal tax liabilities.

Recent prosecutions of individuals and companies who - acting under the guise of a payroll service provider - have stolen funds intended for payment of employment taxes makes it important that employers who outsource payroll are aware of the following three tips from the IRS:

1. Employer Responsibility
2. Correspondence
3. EFTPS