Charitable Giving
Learn about the most effective ways your clients can contribute to charities that align with their personal philanthropic goals while also reducing their taxes.
9 Tax Tips for Charitable Donations—Slideshow
By Michael S. FischerAmericans in significant numbers continue to support charities and to deduct the contributions on their tax returns. Unfortunately, the IRS sometimes disallows the deductions. The agency has tips for taxpayers to ensure they get the most out of their contributions.
August 19, 2011
Appeals Court Greenlights Charitable Formula ClauseThe 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals recently upheld the validity of a charitable formula clause.
August 18, 2011
Two-Way Street: Gates Foundation Seeks Better CommunicationThe Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation is devising ways to improve communication with the recipients of its grants.
August 17, 2011
FPA Names Heart of Financial Planning Award Winners for Good WorksThe Financial Planning Association this month announced its 2011 Heart of Financial Planning Award winners, honoring people who give back to the community through their financial planning work.
August 16, 2011
Sound advice in a noisy worldHelp your clients break through today's bewildering financial news by giving straightforward, honest advice.
August 16, 2011
Sound advice in a noisy worldHelp your clients break through today's bewildering financial news by giving straightforward, honest advice.
August 16, 2011
California Denies Property Tax Relief to Many NonprofitsCalifornia nonprofit organizations in increasing numbers are being denied property tax exemptions, The New York Times reported Monday.
August 12, 2011
Foundations, Nonprofits Fret Over Downgrade Ripple EffectsHow the recent Standard & Poors downgrade of the credit rating for long-term U.S. debt will affect foundations and nonprofit organizations is unclear, according to an Aug. 9 report in The NonProfit Times.