This week kicks off the 2010 version of 12 Days of Charitable Giving, an annual feature on taxgirl.com. Keep checking back to see which charities my readers recommend you consider when making your donations this year.
In the meantime, I’ve written a piece for Forbes with some charitable giving tips. You can read it here – enjoy!
Sea turtles inhabit all of the world’s oceans except the Arctic. There are seven species of sea turtles; five of these are found in my home state of North Carolina. The most abundant species in North Carolina is the loggerhead that nests annually on our beaches. Loggerhead and green sea turtles are listed as “threatened”…
We ask Mr. Ben Carson to withdraw from the presidential race because he is unfit to lead, because his views are in contradiction with the United States Constitution. Those were the words of Nihad Awad, Founder of Council on Islamic-American Relations (CAIR) in response to comments made by GOP presidential hopeful Dr. Ben Carson stating…
Our twelfth and final charitable organization in the series is the Jon Bon Jovi Soul Kitchen, located at 207 Monmouth St. Red Bank, NJ 07701. I know what you’re thinking: the Philly girl is touting a restaurant in New Jersey? All joking and anti-Giants sentiment aside, I have a good reason and it’s not just…
On Sunday, I’ll be racing for the cure for breast cancer in honor of my grandmother. I would love your support. All deductions are completely tax deductible! And if you’re in Philly, join my team! The more, the merrier! Kelly Phillips Erb Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker…
Taxpayer asks: Hi Tax Girl!I got rid of the husband and now I would love to get rid of the engagement ring. I have thought about donating it to a non-profit animal rescue group for them to auction at one of their charity events. What kind of deduction will I be able to claim and…
Teenagers and young adults of low socioeconomic status who have a history of in-depth arts involvement earn better grades and have higher rates of college enrollment and attainment than those that are not exposed to the arts. They are more likely to work in a professional career, volunteer, vote, and read a newspaper. In fact,…