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Itemized Charitable Contributions (constant dollars), 1917-2017

Historical itemized charitable contributions as total amount (constant dollars), percent of AGI, and percent of GDP, 1917-2017.

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Itemized Charitable Contributions (nominal), 1917-2017

Historical itemized charitable contributions (nominal amounts) and adjusted gross income, 1917-2017.

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How large are individual income tax incentives for charitable giving?

February 17, 2017 by tpcwebsite

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How large are individual income tax incentives for charitable giving?

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The individual income tax deduction for charitable giving provides a substantial incentive to give by reducing the economic cost of making a donation. In 2018, charitable giving by individuals is estimated to reach $299 billion at an annual revenue loss of around $44 billion.

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How did the TCJA affect incentives for charitable giving?

February 17, 2017 by tpcwebsite

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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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How would various proposals affect incentives for charitable giving?

December 23, 2015 by tpcwebsite

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How would various proposals affect incentives for charitable giving?

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Proposals include providing more effective or more universal incentives for charitable giving, but often in exchange for some restrictions, such as a floor or a small percentage of income above which incentives would be provided. Many proposals aim to enhance the amount of giving per dollar of revenue loss; some take account of IRS capabilities to monitor taxpayer claims.

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