Pitching In: Charities Providing Relief in the Wake of Disaster

Posted October 2nd, 2017 & filed under Blog.

Unfortunately, the weather has not been kind to U.S. residents in the last few weeks. Recent natural disasters have many charities looking for ways to assist in the affected areas.

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Is Your Organization’s Required “Donation” Jeopardizing Donor Tax Deductions?

Posted July 10th, 2017 & filed under Blog.

Just because something is called a donation, doesn’t mean it yields a charitable donor tax deduction. In fact, many charities offer programs wherein participants are required to make a “donation” prior to partaking.

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Cash and Noncash Donations: The Ins and Outs of Charitable Contributions

Posted June 20th, 2017 & filed under Blog.

Figuring out charitable contributions can be a tricky thing – especially when it comes to your tax deductions. How do you determine if your cash donation is deductible? What about your noncash donation?

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Preparing for Post-Election Year End Tax and Charitable Gifts

Posted December 6th, 2016 & filed under Blog.

By Karen Dunn, JD, LLM

Typical year-end tax planning advice for individuals and corporations expounds on the virtues of accelerating deductions and deferring income. Charities and private foundations would be wise to consider the possible impact this advice may have on donations.

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Beyond the Donor Acknowledgement Letter: Forms 8282 and 8283

Posted November 1st, 2016 & filed under Blog.

By Karen Dunn, JD, LLM

Your charity just received a donation of a painting valued at $6,000. You have diligently sent the donor a thank you note that includes all the information that an acknowledgment must have for the donor to take a charitable deduction.

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