Taxpayer asks: Hi, I read your blog entry that explains that service time donated to a charity is not deductible. What if there is an
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Congress Wants You To Give To Haiti. But Just Haiti.
On January 12, a massive earthquake struck Haiti. The earthquake measured 7.0 on the Richter Scale. Devastating aftershocks followed. The confirmed death toll is 150,000
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: 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 MoreState Tax Primer From A To W: Colorado
Welcome to my sixth in a series on state taxes! For information about what I’m trying to do, read my introductory bit. Next on the
Read MoreCongress To Obama: Not So Fast
Just days after President Obama outlined his proposed budget, which includes tax modifications (yeah, it’s a cheesy word, keep reading) for high wage earners, key
Read MoreIs Obama’s New Tax Plan A Bit Uncharitable?
There’s a bag of used clothes on my porch that it is on its way to the Salvation Army (though not in this snow!). Like
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Cash & Charitable Donations
Taxpayer asks: While we were out shopping, I put a $20 in the Salvation Army kettle in front of the store. I say we can
Read MoreIRS Car Charity Rules Drives Donations Down
I’m sure that you’ve seen a number of signs and ads that encourage you to donate your vehicle to charity. In our area, they’re plastered
Read MoreAsk The Taxgirl: Charity & Deductions
Taxpayer asks: Hi taxgirl, There is a woman at our church who recently lost her home in a storm. A few of us put our
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