The American Red Cross Board of Governors has announced that Mark W. Everson, currently serving as Commissioner of Internal Revenue Service, will become the next
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Ask The Taxgirl: Donating My Art
Taxpayer asks: Last year I donated a painting that I created to our local church. I sold a similar painting through a gallery around the
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Charitable Deductions
Taxpayer asks: Hi,I rescue stray cats and take them to my vet to get them fixed. Can I deduct vet bills, disinfectant, feed and so
Read MoreTax Changes For 2006 (Pt 5)
Mileage rates. I got to it, okay? Yes, this is #1 question I’ve been asked for the 2006 tax year. Take a deep breath. Here
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Charitable Values
Taxpayer asks: I would like some help to finding a web site that could help me find amount that your can use for charitable items
Read MoreNCAA: Ball Is In IRS’ Court
NCAA President Myles Brand has (finally) responded to the ongoing inquiry into the tax-exempt status of the organization in a 25-page letter posted on the
Read MoreThe Price You Pay
Following up on my recent post about the NCAA, college sports and tax-exempt status, take a look at this tidbit in USA Today which reports
Read MoreGive A Little Bit
In addition to this being the time of the year when 501(c)(3) organizations come calling for charitable contributions of cash, it’s also the season for
Read MoreThe Most Wonderful Time Of The Year
I received four charitable solicitations this week: one from my daughter’s school, one from my college, one from my law school and one from a
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Charitable Deductions For Non-Itemizers
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! Traditionally, charitable deductions have been limited to itemizers (meaning those who opt to take the itemized deduction rather than
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