Charitable Giving Deductions
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Charitable Giving in U.S. Edged Up to $291B in 2010
By Michael S. FischerTotal charitable contributions from American individuals, corporations and foundations grew by 3.8% in 2010 in current dollars and 2.1% in inflation-adjusted dollars, according to estimates released Monday by Giving USA Foundation and its research partner, the Center on Philanthropy at Indiana University.
March 11, 2007
The Charitable IRA Rollover OpportunityAs we know, life insurance is an important tool in charitable giving. The "multiplier" created by the difference between the premium and the death benefit ...
March 11, 2007
The Charitable IRA Rollover OpportunityAs we know, life insurance is an important tool in charitable giving. The "multiplier" created by the difference between the premium and the death benefit ...
November 17, 2005
Year-end Strategies For Charitable Planning And Seed PlantingPeople often contemplate making charitable contributions at the end of the year. Coupling this with that closing window of time when we still can ...
November 16, 2005
WFPG graphicCharitable Planning Myths Myth #1Family is the first priority - Don't assume anything; make it part of the discussion. Myth #2Philanthropic Planning is ...
November 16, 2005
Year-end Strategies For Charitable Planning And Seed PlantingPeople often contemplate making charitable contributions at the end of the year. Coupling this with that closing window of time when we still can ...
September 14, 2005
Katrina Brings Larger Charitable DeductionsMany taxpayers wait until the end of the year to make charitable donations. Recently passed legislation now permits larger than normal charitable deductions but ...