Giving to fewer charities can result in more of your money going to programs you care about. Read more about this, tax-free IRA donations, avoiding scams and other year-end giving tips.
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Much more information on charity volunteer mileage rates and what a volunteer can deduct is now available at SeriousGivers.org at the “What can a charity volunteer deduct?” page. Go there for ongoing coverage (comments are closed on this page).
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2011, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: The Internal Revenue Service provided a reminder today on the ability of IRA owners to make tax-free donations to charities. This special rule expires December 31, 2009. I’m going to quote the IRS notice in full: Continue reading “IRS reminder on tax-free IRA donations” Much more information on charity volunteer mileage rates and what a volunteer can deduct is now available at SeriousGivers.org at the “What can a charity volunteer deduct?” page. Go there for ongoing coverage (comments are closed on this page).
Beginning on Jan. 1, 2010, the standard mileage rates for the use of a car (also vans, pickups or panel trucks) will be: Continue reading “IRS announces 2010 charity volunteer mileage rate” The Washington Post has published an interesting article about challenges facing young people who have inherited or stand to inherit big money. How do they deal with raising families, being responsive to society’s needs, and having what is likely more money they’ll ever need? Read the article. Here’s what you’ve been waiting for. A list of nine ways to give to your favorite charities, and they range from easiest to easy. If it’s difficult, challenging, complex or even sweat-inducing, it doesn’t make the list. In addition to being easy, donating Continue reading “Nine easy ways to give to your favorite charities” |
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On December 3, the Internal Revenue Service issued the 2011 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. 