Charitable Deduction | Federal | Multimedia
Nov 30, 2012
Chris Hansen, President of the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), talks with MSNBC contributor Ezra Klein on the value of the charitable giving especiland why the charitable deduction should be preserved.
Charitable Deduction | Federal
Nov 30, 2012
Featured this week is a new video with Steve Taylor from the United Way and Evan Liddiard, a tax expert and former senior Capitol Hill staffer. Steve and Evan discuss why the charitable deduction is different and why it is so important to those who need charity most right now.
Charitable Deduction | Federal
Nov 30, 2012
Highlights from the latest edition of the ACR newsletter:
ACR Blog Highlights
Washington Roundup
- President Hits the Trail
- Talks Ramp Up
- Taxes not the Only Component
- Corker Framework
Consider This…
Update on Fiscal Cliff Negotiations
Charitable Deduction | Federal | Press Releases | Events
Nov 27, 2012
As political leaders in Washington, D.C. negotiate tax reform and deficit reduction, incentives that encourage charitable giving in America are threatened like never before. On December 4-5, the Charitable Giving Coalition is bringing together more than 200 frontline nonprofit and charitable sector leaders for “Protect Giving – D.C. Days.” Participants representing thousands of communities in every state will urge Congress to protect a 100-year-old American tradition of common-sense tax policies that help support critical programs and services on which millions of Americans rely.
Charitable Deduction | Federal | Press Releases
Nov 15, 2012
The Charitable Giving Coalition sent letters today to President Obama and Congressional leaders including Speaker John Boehner (R-OH), Senate Majority Harry Leader Reid (D-NV), House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-CA) and Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) urging them to preserve the charitable deduction as they discuss tax reform and deficit reduction.
Charitable Deduction | Federal | State
Nov 2, 2012
Hurricane Sandy
Upcoming Event
Charitable Giving Coalition’s “Protect Giving – D.C. Days”
Washington Roundup
Charitable Deduction | Federal | Press Releases
Nov 1, 2012
Following Hurricane Sandy’s destructive landfall earlier this week, ACR and the Charitable Giving Coalition released a statement highlighting how charities and nonprofits have launched into high gear, deploying services and providing ways for concerned citizens to donate their time, talent and money to support relief efforts.
Charitable Deduction | Federal
Oct 25, 2012
The Charitable Giving Coalition today urged Gov. Mitt Romney and President Barack Obama to protect tax incentives that encourage charitable giving. With deficit reduction and tax reform at the top of the agenda in Washington, D.C., these incentives that support a multitude of charitable causes are at significant risk… (continue reading)
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Letter to President Obama (10/25/12)
Letter to Governor Romney (10/25/12)
Press Release: ROMNEY, OBAMA URGED TO PROTECT CHARITABLE GIVING THROUGH COMMON-SENSE TAX POLICIES (10/25/12)News
- 11/17 A Political Chill for Charities?, The Christian Science Monitor
- 11/17 Non-profits Brace for Possible Changes that Could Decrease Giving, The Arizona Republic
- 11/5 Candidates Propose Caps on Charitable Giving, Philanthropy Journal
- 11/5 US Presidential Candidates Propose Cap to Tax Deductions for Charitable Donations, Philanthropy Management
- 11/2 Would candidates’ proposals affect charitable giving?, NJ Jewish Standard
- 10/25 Groups Open Fight Against Possible Tax Changes—Wall Street Journal
- 10/25 Nonprofit Leaders Urge Obama and Romney to Protect Tax Break—The Chronicle of Philanthropy
- 10/25 Charitable Coalition Urges Obama, Romney to Leave Deduction Alone—The Hill
- 10/24 Deduction Cap Means Romney’s Math Adds Up, Tax Group Says—Businessweek
Charitable Deduction | Federal | State
Oct 18, 2012
Highlights from the latest edition of the ACR newsletter:
ACR Blog Highlight
Washington Roundup
- When the Bull Elephants Fight, the Grass Gets Trampled
- JUST IN FROM WASHINGTON… “Charities Worry Gifts to Shrink With Romney Limits.” (VIDEO)
Second Debate Charitable Deduction: Hot Presidential Topic Consider This…
The Presidential Candidates Agree… Unfortunately, on Capping the Charitable Deduction
Recent Event2012 Philanthropy Roundtable Annual Meeting Recap
Upcoming EventCharitable Giving Coalition’s “Protect Giving – DC Days”
Oct 18, 2012
Join the Effort to Protect America’s Strong Tradition of Giving!
Charitable Giving Coalition’s “Protect Giving – D.C. Days”
December 4-5, 2012
Please join us for the Charitable Giving Coalition’s inaugural Capitol Hill fly-in event – “Protect Giving – DC Days”! This is a great chance to meet with policymakers and their staff to explain the impact that a cut/cap/limit on the charitable deduction would have on your program and the people you serve.
With the post-election “lame duck” session of Congress shaping up to be the time when policymakers will make final decisions on how to address the end of the year fiscal issues, slashing or limiting itemized deductions, including the charitable deduction, remains a popular proposal for raising federal money.