There are 39 days left until the end of the year. That means you have just a little over a month to whittle down your
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Charitable Donations for Haiti Tallied
It has been a grim year for most charitable organizations over the past two years. Giving has been down markedly, with gifts in 2008 representing
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Charitable Deductions & Documentation
Taxpayer asks: What is it that you need to show you gave things to Goodwill or your school other than a statement from them to
Read MoreTax Exempt Organizations Face Crucial Deadline
Years ago, small tax exempt organizations had it easy. So long as they raised less than $25,000 in a calendar year, they general didn’t have
Read MoreThink Pink This Mother’s Day
If you were to make a list of things about me and things about my mom, you’d notice a lot of differences. She lives in
Read MoreTaxes 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: 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
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