The Charitable Deduction Coalition sends a letter to the White House
On Friday, February 5, 2010, the Charitable Deduction Coalition sent a letter to President Obama asking that the White House reconsider limiting the charitable deduction in the FY 2011 budget proposal.
“As we stated during the healthcare debate, this proposal would create a disincentive for taxpayers who give the most to charitable organizations to continue their generosity. Our nation cannot afford to discourage giving at a time when charitable organizations are facing enormous financial challenges stemming from the economic downturn.”
The entire letter is available below.
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Senator Thune rallies more colleagues in support of protecting the charitable tax deduction
Last week, Senator John Thune (R-SD) sent to all of the members of the Senate a letter signed by 31 senators urging them to oppose any attempts to limit the charitable deduction. Senator Thune has been a champion for ACR and the charitable deduction coalition working closely with us to help inform and rally support in preparation for the fight on health reform.
ACR remains concerned that amendments will be offered during the Senate battle that could use the limitation of the charitable deduction to help pay-for the legislation. We will continue to work with Senator Thune, other allies on Capitol Hill, the charitable deduction coalition and other partners to help preserve, protect and promote the work grantmakers do every day.
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