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ACGA Defends Tax Incentives That Support Charitable Giving
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Bill Laskin
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The American Council on Gift Annuities (ACGA) issued a statement to the United States Senate Finance Committee in defense of tax incentives that support charitable giving.
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Giving USA Report Brings Good News for Gift Planners
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Jeff Lydenberg
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2014 was a record year for philanthropy in the United States, according to the Giving USA 2015 Annual Report. There was a 7.1% increase in giving dollars over 2013 (5.4% adjusted for inflation). These numbers signal the return of pre-recession giving patterns. Some experts had predicted it would take 10 years for charitable giving to rise back to pre-recession levels, so the increases are heartening.
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BDQ #4: Why Is There a Charitable Deduction and How Does It Work?
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Craig Wruck
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The income tax charitable deduction has been around since 1917, just four years after the 16th Amendment created the modern Federal Income Tax. But why are charitable contributions deductible? And, can a donor actually save money by making a charitable contribution? First, let’s review the history of the income tax, then we’ll explore how the charitable deduction works in practice. The Federal Income Tax The Constitution limited the ability of Congress to impose taxes by requiring that “direct taxes” be levied in proportion to each State’s population. Direct taxes are those, such as the income tax, that apply directly to persons or property. However, there was no limitation on indirect taxes, those that apply to an event including duties and tariffs. As a result, during our nation’s first century, tariffs were the largest source of Federal revenue.
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