Are Contributions to Overseas and Foreign Charities Tax Deductible?
- July 3, 2016
written by Ian Hall Social media and the Internet have helped to make our world smaller. When natural disaster, tragedy, or...
Receipts for Gifts to Charity: Are They Required?
- June 28, 2015
written by Aaron Henry The IRS requires taxpayers to substantiate their charitable donations. Regardless of the type of donation, the substantiation...
New Rules for Noncash Donations
- June 1, 2015
written by Brenda Logsdon The IRS’s rules for substantiating the value of noncash contributions are complex and the requirements increase with...
FAQ: How Do I Gather the Right Paperwork for a Charitable Deduction?
- March 3, 2014
written by Kami Mason Taxpayers must generally provide documentation to support a claim for any contributions made to charity that they...
Ensure Your Charitable Donation Goes to Legitimate Organization
- November 18, 2013
Americans donate hundreds of millions of dollars every year to charity. It is important that every donation be used as the...
Is your Charitable Donation Tax Deductible?
- October 17, 2012
written by Joe Page With the end of another year quickly approaching, many may be considering making charitable contributions as part...
Year-End Charitable Giving Can Benefit Your 2011 Tax Bottom-Line
- November 2, 2011
Charitable contributions traditionally peak at the end of the year-end. While tax savings may not be your prime motivator for making...
Check Status of a Charity Before Making a Contribution
- July 1, 2011
Americans donate hundreds of millions of dollars every year to charity. It is important that every donation be used as the...