At year-end, taxpayers are often looking for ways to make charitable gifts to whittle down taxable income and save dollars come tax time. This year,
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Taxes From A To Z 2020: Q Is For Qualified Appraisal
For federal income tax purposes, if you claim a charitable deduction for an item or group of similar items of donated property worth more than
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How To Help During The COVID-19 Pandemic: Where, What & How To Donate
(Note: Updated March 24, 2020) If you’re like me, you’re self-quarantining – perhaps with your family – in your home in response to COVID-19. It’s
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Fix The Tax Code Friday: Charitable Deductions For All Taxpayers
It’s Fix the Tax Code Friday! Charitable deductions have been limited to taxpayers who itemize their deductions rather than claim the standard deduction. With the
Read MoreThe 12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2018 (Complete List)
It’s a wrap! Thanks to everyone who submitted charities for my 12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2018. If you submitted your favorite charity this year
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How To Make Your Charitable Gift Tax-Deductible
A tax deduction for charitable giving isn’t guaranteed just because you’re feeling generous. As with everything in tax law, it’s important to follow the rules,
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Charitable Deductions For Free Stuff
It’s Ask The Taxgirl! Today: can you claim a charitable deduction on your taxes if you give away free stuff on Craigs List?
Read More12 Tips For Making Your Charitable Donation Tax-Deductible
Feeling generous? Here are 12 tips to keep in mind to make sure your charitable donations are tax-deductible.
Read MoreProposal Would Allow Volunteer Firefighters Tax Break For Service
You can deduct money donated to charity but not the value of your time – even if you can put a dollar figure on it.
Read More12 Days Of Charitable Giving 2013: Ride For Reading
It’s the ninth day of our 12 Days of Charitable Giving. Our featured charity, Ride for Reading, delivers books to children in underserved communities… by bicycle!
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