Tax Strategies for Charitable Giving

If you’re so inclined and can afford to share your wealth, the tax law will reward you. Due to the recession, many charities are reporting that giving is down and your contributions are needed now more than ever.

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Tax Glossary

Deductions

Items directly reducing income. Personal deductions such as for mortgage interest, state and local taxes, and charitable contributions are allowed only if deductions are itemized on Schedule A, but deductions such as for alimony, capital losses, moving expenses to a new job location, business losses, student loan interest, and IRA and Keogh deductions are deducted from gross income even if itemized deductions are not claimed.

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