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Charitable donation rules

The rules and regulations surrounding charitable donations, including deductibility and tax implications.

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Jan 30, 2026
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How should taxpayers document QCDs to satisfy IRS substantiation requirements?

Qualified charitable distributions ( must be made directly from an IRA trustee to an eligible charity by a donor age 70½ or older and can be excluded from if rules are met (Pub. 590‑B) . To satisfy su...

Jan 29, 2026
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Can protesters claim protest-related expenses as tax deductions in the USA?

Protesters cannot generally deduct ordinary on their federal income taxes, and attempts to claim political or protest activity as a tax write‑off can trigger penalties; a narrow exception exists when ...

Jan 28, 2026
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How do fiscal sponsorships and passthroughs work in U.S. nonprofit funding and why do they complicate transparency?

lets an established 501(c) extend its legal and financial infrastructure to a project so the project can accept and operate without forming its own charity; while this model expands capacity and reduc...

Feb 1, 2026

What IRS documentation is required to substantiate charitable deductions in tax year 2025?

for tax year 2025 must substantiate gifts with different records depending on whether gifts were cash or noncash, and on value thresholds; cash gifts need contemporaneous written records or bank/credi...

Jan 30, 2026

How do excess charitable deductions to a donor-advised fund carry forward for single filers in 2025?

For single filers making deductible gifts to a (DAF) in 2025, cash gifts are deductible up to 60% of adjusted gross income (AGI) and appreciated long‑term noncash gifts generally up to 30% of AGI; any...

Feb 4, 2026

How do fiscal‑sponsorship arrangements like Cooperation Cannon River operate and report expenditures?

let an established 501(c) accept tax‑deductible gifts, manage grants, and provide back‑office services for a nascent project; under the most common "direct" or comprehensive model the sponsor treats t...

Jan 21, 2026

Are private donations to the White House tax-deductible?

Private donations directed to the White House, to presidential campaigns, or to partisan political committees are treated as political contributions and are not tax-deductible on federal returns; only...