Charitable Donations

There are simple suggestions I make to small business owners who want to increase their employees' charitable donations.

So you want to donate to a worthy cause but aren't sure how to go about it. Use these simple methods to personalize your charitable donations.

If you are looking to give charitably or want to give a gift in honor of someone else, many schools and educational organizations have ways for people to give online.

Charitable donations have been the target of much skepticism after the many fraudulent charities of 9/11. Some of these charities are truly legitimate, yet others can be ways to divert tax money back to ones' self.

At times, donating stock can be more advantageous financially for you and the charity than donating cash. Here are 6 tips for those considering donating stock to a charity.

How to give unwanted items to charity and get a tax break for yourself.

Well you can make charitable donations anytime you wish, but if you intend to claim a deduction in your tax return, you should know when to do so. IRS has made certain rules which explain this point in detail.

Well you can make charitable donations anytime you wish, but if you intend to claim a deduction in your tax return, you should know when to do so. IRS has made certain rules which explain this point in detail.

One of the best tax deductions that you can make is a charitable contribution. Learn more about the benefits of charitable donations as tax deductions here.

With different types of charitable trusts available and the large incentives that can be gained through charitable trust, they makes sense for all sections of society. The income tax deduction is the most profitable option available through these trusts.

Donating to charities benefits those less fortunate than you and may help reduce the amount of Federal tax you need to pay.

Give.org and similar websites will list different charities and then show you in simple terms how the charity spends its money.

Donate money, possessions, or time and talents to a charitable organization to give someone in need a merry Christmas!

Is it more important to feed a starving child in Africa or a hungry child in the United States? Opinions differ.

The 561 Exchange is an industry term used to describe a real estate platform based upon IRS Publication 561.

What is a charitable donation, how much can I deduct, and what records do I need to keep for tax time?

Make a memorial donation to charity this year for Mother's Day. Honor your mom's memory and help others at the same time!

Mother's Day can be a bittersweet holiday for many of us who no longer have moms still living. While we moms may appreciate all the attention and fuss being made over us on Mother's Day, there's a certain amount of sadness that our own mothers aren't there.

The Pension Protection Act of 2006 included stricter record-keeping requirements to claim a tax deduction for cash donations. Also, donated clothing and household items must be in good used condition or better. IRA owners can deduct direct transfers to charity.

When you make charitable donations, a good portion of the value is tax deductible, which is why it's a good idea to keep good records. Following is a guide to keeping all of those records straight regardless of what you donate.

For non-for-profit organizations, it is important to set up a marketing campaign that will attract corporate support and employee donations.

Since their dramatic win of the 2004 World Series the Red Sox are in the spotlight for their on field accomplishments. But you miss part of who the Sox are if you don't check out their off the field charitable activities.

With some forethought, you can benefit numerous good causes while having a beautiful wedding

This is the best time of the year to give to those less fortunate. If you live in Chillicothe, Ohio you have a couple good places to consider donationing. But do you know what to give?

In the city of Boston, MA there are people who go to sleep hungry, children who suffer each day from emotional and behavioral problems and women who live a homeless and often hopeless lifestyle. Volunteer and charitable donations can make a decisive difference.

This year my company gave more than ever before -- and it didn't cost us a penny out of pocket!

The holiday season tends to bring out the best in people, spurring them to donate money and gifts to various charities. However, some con artists use your generosity for their own gain.

A look at how my family is giving back to those who are less fortunate during the holiday season.

Award-winning New Jersey indie filmmaker Jim Riffel is donating the worldwide rights to five of his feature films to charity