12/31/2008	Deadline for paying expenses you want to be able to deduct on your 2008 income tax return.
12/31/2008	Deadline to complete 2008 tax-free gifts of up to $12,000 per recipient.
12/31/2008	Deadline for taking required minimum distributions from IRAs and other retirement accounts.
12/31/2008	Last day to set up a Keogh retirement plan for 2008. Deductible contributions for 2008 can be made any time up to the filing deadline for your 2008 return.