A recent article in Stateline examines the impact charitable deduction policies at the state level have on the local charities that rely on giving to support their missions. In “Charitable Giving Tied to State Tax Deduction Decisions,” Elaine S. Povich
Charitable Giving – It’s A Lifeline for Thriving Communities, Part 2
By The Charitable Giving Coalition This is the second of a two-part series extolling the virtues of the charitable tax deduction, a century-old American tradition. Earlier this week, we examined some key reasons why the charitable deduction is so vital
Charitable Giving – It’s A Lifeline for Thriving Communities, Part 1
By The Charitable Giving Coalition Welcome to the inaugural post of the Charitable Giving Coalition’s Protect Giving Blog! This fall lawmakers head into an intense period of debate to address critical issues, from deficit reduction to tax reform. Through this
Coalition member AGRM responds to Husock columns
In a letter to the editor, John Ashmen of the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions recently challenged the premise of recent Forbes and Politico columns written by Howard Husock, who questioned the relationship between nonprofits and government.
Coalition Urges Senators to Preserve Charitable Deduction in “Blank-Slate” Debate
The Charitable Giving Coalition is urging senators to preserve the charitable deduction as they work to reform the tax code. In a letter sent to senators today, the Coalition specifically asked senators to recognize and include the charitable deduction as
One Tax Reform Item that Will Hurt Human Services, Communities
Coalition Working to Protect Charitable Deduction, Show Congress What’s at Stake WASHINGTON, D.C. – The charitable tax deduction is vital to millions of disadvantaged people and thriving communities throughout America, the Charitable Giving Coalition said today. As federal lawmakers ramp
The Charitable Deduction – It’s Not About the Donors
Millions of America’s most vulnerable are the true beneficiaries of the charitable tax deduction, the Charitable Giving Coalition said today. Any limits on this 100-year old tax incentive would most hurt the poor and the nonprofit sector, not the donors
Congress: No Tax Changes That Hurt Communities, Giving
Coalition Calls on Congress to Protect Charitable Deduction During Tax Reform Debate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Reducing the value of the charitable tax deduction will hurt America’s communities and millions of people who rely on generous donors, the Charitable Giving Coalition
Coalition Recognizes Sensenbrenner and Matheson for Commitment to Charitable Giving
The Charitable Giving Coalition sent a letter to Reps. Jim Sensenbrenner (R-Wisc.) and Jim Matheson (D-Utah) in recognition for their efforts to protect the charitable deduction through the Preserve the Charitable Contribution Deduction Act. The legislation was introduced as lawmakers consider
230 Economists to Congress: Preserve the Charitable Deduction
Today, POLITICO featured an Open Letter from Economists on the Charitable Deduction who emphasize the unique value of the charitable deduction in our society. This century-old tax incentive encourages giving to support worthy community services. Elected officials in Washington, D.C. are