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Often during an audit, what you thought was a qualified deduction to a charitable organization is ruled non-deductable. How can this happen? Here are some hints to make sure your charitable contributions are put to good use, both at the charity and on your tax return. November and December seem to be the months we are rained upon with charitable organization solicitations. Some of the groups, such as the American …Read More
With the re-introduction of itemized deduction phase-out, does it still make sense to contribute to charities? For most taxpayers, the answer is a resounding yes. Continue to make charitable contributions. Here is what you need to know. In 2013 federal tax legislation reintroduces the phase-out of itemized deductions for certain taxpayers. Because of this, many who are subject to itemized deduction phase-outs wonder if the benefit of charitable giving is …Read More
When the recent tax legislation was passed one of the provisions that retroactively goes back to 2012 had no window of opportunity to take advantage of the tax break. The signed legislation provides a small window to make an adjustment to your 2012 charitable contributions if you are over 70 1/2 years old. This is what you need to know. Looking for a way to reduce your 2012 income? Those …Read More