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Taxes And Charitable Donations
In the tradition of tax years past, it’s the season to talk about charitable contributions! Charitable donations are an excellent way to reduce your tax
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Educational Classes Through The PTA
Taxpayer asks: The PTA 501(c)(3) at my son’s local public elementary school sponsors a language and a chess class. Is the tuition we paid for
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Charitable Donations & Estates
Taxpayer asks: Can you tell me what the tax implications are for donating inherited items? My mother passed away about a year ago and I’m
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: 2010 Mileage Rates
Taxpayer asks: I haven’t seen the 2010 standard mileage rates that the IRS usually puts out at the end of November. Do you know if
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Donating An Engagement Ring
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
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Wedding Dress Donations
Taxpayer asks: Hi Taxgirl, Like many women this year, I got married and now I would like to donate my dress to charity. What do
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Volunteering & Charitable Deductions
Taxpayer asks: My wife is a Girl Scouts Leader. Is all of her time and contributions to the troop tax deductible? If so, how? Taxgirl
Read MoreFix The Tax Code Friday: Charitable Deductions
Earlier today, I blogged the case of the Herbstreits who have sued the IRS for denying a charitable deduction for donating their home (but not
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