Get a receipt and 9 other tips for donors who don’t want to tangle with the IRS.
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Lesson Lerner-ed? Disgraced IRS Official Tenders Resignation
Remember Lois Lerner? The former Internal Revenue Service Director of Exempt Organizations made headlines this spring when she was accused improperly targeting certain applications for tax-exempt status based on keywords and politically charged language. She’s finally stepping down from her position. Why now?
Read MoreAre You Ready For Some (Charity) Football? Defense, Donations & Deductions
Over the weekend, a little game of charity flag football resulted in thousands of dollars donated to charity. But who gets the deduction – and why?
Read MoreBack To School: Donating Backpacks, Clothes & School Supplies
It’s Back To School Week on the blog! All week long, I’ll be answering your questions about school and tax – complete with fun giveaways. Next up: tips on claiming charitable deductions for donating school supplies, backpacks and more.
Read MoreCongress Clashes Over Conspiracy Theories & Political Agendas As IRS Targeting Appears To Include ‘Progressives’
Did they or didn’t they? For weeks, we’ve been hearing whispers that the Internal Revenue Service’s screening process which targeted certain tax exempt organizations included
Read MoreRocker Jack White Pays Tax Bill, Saves Historic Building
Last week, things looked bleak for the world’s largest Masonic Temple. A significant amount of taxes was owed on the property and, according to the
Read MoreDonations Pour In For Oklahoma Relief Efforts, Including $1 Million From Carrie Underwood and Kevin Durant
Just about a week after devastating tornadoes ripped through Oklahoma, relief is on its way – and it has big name stars written all over
Read MoreCongress And The President Want You To Get Mad At IRS Over Tax Exempt Targets (Just Not At Them)
“IRS Issues Apology for Targeting Tea Party Group” I’ll admit that headline caught my attention – but probably not for the reasons you think. The
Read MoreMaking A Difference After Boston: Charitable Giving, Crowdfunding & Other Donations
On Monday, in the midst of all of the terrible news coming out of Boston, I was heartened to hear the stories of ordinary people
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12 Days of Charitable Giving 2012: Girls On The Run
I was a fat kid. There’s no sugar-coating it. I started out Southern beauty pageant cute a la Honey Boo Boo together with a combination
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