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
Coalition Responds to Washington Post Editorial on President’s Budget
Brian Gallagher, president and CEO of United Way Worldwide, sent a letter to the editor of the Washington Post today in response to an editorial on April 11th regarding President Obama’s budget. Gallagher says the editorial “missed the mark by
Charitable Deduction Not A ‘Loophole’ – It’s A Lifeline
Coalition Responds to President’s Plan to Cap Charitable Deduction WASHINGTON, D.C. – A proposed cap to the charitable tax deduction included in President Obama’s budget plan would increase economic hardship for millions of people served or employed by the charitable
Coalition Launches ProtectGiving.org
Website Provides Resources to Inform, Engage in Charitable Deduction Debate WASHINGTON, D.C. – Heading into a critical stage on the federal budget and tax reform, the Charitable Giving Coalition launched a new website – protectgiving.org. The online resource is designed
Senate’s Proposed Budget Puts Vital Efforts to Heal, Educate, Innovate at Risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Any limits to the charitable tax deduction would have profound consequences for communities served by the philanthropic sector nationwide, the Charitable Giving Coalition said in response to the Senate Budget proposal released yesterday. The Senate plan proposes
Coalition Makes Strong Case for Charitable Tax Deduction
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Dozens of leaders from the Charitable Giving Coalition and the nonprofit sector – representing education, health, faith-based, arts and neighborhood revitalization organizations – made a strong case to lawmakers today for protecting the charitable tax deduction. Dozens
Romney, Obama Urged to Protect Charitable Giving Through Common-Sense Tax Policies
Struggling Economy Demands Strong Philanthropic Sector WASHINGTON, D.C. – In tough economic times, the work of charities is more critical than ever and any incentives to encourage giving should not be cut, says a group of philanthropic and nonprofit leaders