Nonprofits Fight Obama Call to Curb Charitable Deduction
The White House plan to allow donors to get a tax savings of up to 35 percent on their gifts was better than a previous plan but still not enough, charity leaders say.
By Doug Donovan
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Obama Plan Would Spare Charitable Deduction
Wealthy people would still get big deductions, but social-service groups fear their interests have been harmed by the White House budget offer. Plus nonprofits are split on whether to support Obama tax plan.
By Doug Donovan
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Nonprofits Split on Supporting Obama Tax Plan
The White House persuaded a handful of groups to support higher taxes, but failed in its plea to persuade nonprofits to stop lobbying so hard on the charitable deduction.
By Doug Donovan
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Prominent Nonprofit Coalition Supports Obama’s Tax Plan
Independent Sector has endorsed the President’s plan to raise taxes on the wealthy to help close the federal budget gap.
By Doug Donovan
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Number of Volunteers Reaches Highest Level Since 2005
The 64.3 million Americans who gave time last year is a healthy sign for participation, but people are offering slightly less time than they did in 2010.
By Doug Donovan
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Independent Sector Defends Charitable Deduction
The nonprofit coalition paid for a two-page advertisement in a newspaper that is read widely on Capitol Hill.
By Doug Donovan
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A Consultant’s Revenue-Generating Tactics Draw Scrutiny
Clifford Feldman has made a living securing, shipping, and valuing gifts of food and medicine for charities. But now he is in the middle of a clash over his tactics.
By Doug Donovan
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White House Accused of Bullying Nonprofits on Tax Hikes
Two GOP lawmakers and a conservative nonprofit coalition said President Obama shouldn’t ask charity leaders to push for a tax increase on the wealthy.
By Doug Donovan
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White House Urges Nonprofits to Push for Higher Taxes on the Wealthy
Senior Obama officials hint that preserving the charitable deduction would be easier if charities support the administration’s tax position.
By Doug Donovan
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Charities Would Lose $10-Billion Under Tax Cap, White House Says
The Obama administration has made clear it won’t support an annual limit on tax deductions, in part because of the harm it could cause nonprofits.
By Doug Donovan
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