Charitable Contributions

More Than 10,000 Rich Households Didn't Pay Income Tax

The Huffington Post | Catherine New | Posted 05.29.2012

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Out of the 3.9 million households that reported an adjusted gross income of $200,000 or more in 2009, more than 10,000 households paid nothing in taxe...

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O'Reilly, Like Media, Got Sucked Into 'The Distraction Zone'

Steven Kurlander | Posted 05.03.2012

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Steven Kurlander

Instead of calling Biden a hypocrite, O'Reilly should have talked up a change with real teeth -- limiting charitable contribution deductions for the super affluent as well as all deductions and tax loopholes altogether.

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Put Your Tax Refund to Work

Jason Alderman | Posted 04.11.2012

Read More: Coverdell Education Savings Account, Energy Star, W-4 Form, Tax Refund, 529 Qualified State Tuition Plan, Charitable Contributions, IRS Tax Withholding Allowance, Money News
Jason Alderman

If you carry balances on multiple cards, always make at least the minimum payments to avoid penalties. Paying down the highest-rate card first will save the most money overall, but some people find that paying off smaller-balanced accounts first is a better motivator.

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$1 Billion in Untapped Savings! How You Can Cash in This Tax Season

Priya Haji | Posted 04.10.2012

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Priya Haji

Top Ten List of ways to save on taxes that you may not have taken advantage of before.

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Rich Karlgaard's Lies About Obama

William K. Black | Posted 04.18.2012

Read More: Charles Murray, Forbes, Rich Karlgaard, Taxes, Church Donations, Charitable Contributions, Marginal Tax Rates, Tax Rate, Media News
William K. Black

I hereby nominate Karlgaard and "cold loathing" friends as the charter members of Christians Against Morality, Equity, Liberty, and Same-sex marriage (CAMELS). All meetings will be held at "Eye of the Needle" bar, however, so entry is likely to prove impossible for the charter members.

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Occupy Giving

David Morris | Posted 03.04.2012

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David Morris

While most foundations do not engage in campaigns to expand policies that extend a helping hand to our neighbors, a growing number are engaging in campaigns whose result may be the opposite.

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Life & Happiness: How To Boost The Impact Of Your Charitable Giving

Laura Rowley | Posted 02.21.2012

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Do you know exactly where your charitable donations go, or how much of an impact your dollars make? How can you maximize your giving dollars so they d...

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What Social Innovation Means to Me: The Power of Yellow

Doug Ulman | Posted 02.09.2012

Read More: Philanthropy, Social Innovation, Charitable Contributions, Livestrong, Livestrong Wristbands, Impact News
Doug Ulman

In tough economic times, many of us curb our philanthropic impulses, and that's completely understandable. However, innovative charitable endeavors -- even in $1 increments -- can change the world.

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Deadline Approaches for Mandatory IRA Withdrawals

Jason Alderman | Posted 01.30.2012

Read More: Income Tax, Roth IRA, Roth 401(K), Charitable Contributions, Excess Accumulation Tax, Required Minimum Distributions, Ira, Business News
Jason Alderman

Because calculating required minimum distributions can be fairly complicated, especially the first time out, you may want to give yourself the gift of a session with a financial planner for your 70th birthday -- or sooner, if possible.

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Tax Deadline Looms for Charitable Contributions

Jason Alderman | Posted 01.28.2012

Read More: Charitable Contributions, IRA Required Minimum Distribution, Tax Deductions, Taxes, Donating to Charity, Charity, Personal Tax Deductions, Business News
Jason Alderman

Each year, roughly one-third of American households itemize deductions on their federal income taxes. If you're among that group, there are several important actions you need to take by year's end in order to take full advantage of available deductions.

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The Leather Report

Tamsin Smith | Posted 12.13.2011

Read More: Cause Marketing, Leather, Leather Goods, Leather Boots, Leather Bags, Socially Consious Branding, Charitable Contributions, Impact News
Tamsin Smith

What more perfect way to end our first day in Cape Town than a lovely dinner with New York-based fashion designer Tina Lutz. Like many other old frien...

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Use Financial Windfalls Wisely

Jason Alderman | Posted 08.22.2011

Read More: 529 Qualified State Tuition Plan, Retirement Savings, Budget, Charitable Contributions, Tax Deductions, Coverdell Education Savings Account, Business News
Jason Alderman

If you receive a monetary windfall, whether a tax refund, divorce settlement, inheritance or work bonus, there are actions you can take to positively impact your current financial situation.

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Religious Groups Fight Obama On Tax Deductions

Posted 05.25.2011

Read More: Taxes, Income Tax, Tax Deductions, Barack Obama, Tax Deductible, Charitable Contributions, Nonprofits, Deficit Reduction, Churches, Religious Organizations, Religion News

By Richard Yeakley Religion News Service For the third time in three years President Obama's proposed budget will attempt to reduce tax deductions fo...

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Choose Your Charities Carefully

Jason Alderman | Posted 11.17.2011

Read More: Volunteerism, Charitable Contributions, Tax Deductions, Healthy Living News
Jason Alderman

Today's tough economy has been doubly hard on non-profit organizations that rely on charitable contributions to fund their operations: First, many peo...

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