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How did the TCJA affect incentives for charitable giving?

February 17, 2017 by tpc-admin

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How did the TCJA affect incentives for charitable giving?

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The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will discourage charitable giving by reducing the number of taxpayers claiming a deduction for charitable giving and by reducing the tax saving for each dollar donated.

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What is the tax treatment of charitable contributions?

December 23, 2015 by tpc-admin

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What is the tax treatment of charitable contributions?

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Corporations and individual taxpayers who itemize can deduct charitable contributions to 501(c)(3) organizations.

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Who benefits from the deduction for charitable contributions?

December 23, 2015 by tpc-admin

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Who benefits from the deduction for charitable contributions?

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The charitable deduction subsidizes charitable giving by lowering the net cost to the donor. If the tax deduction spurs additional giving, charitable organizations can provide more services.

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