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How can I donate money to the Canadian federal government?
Lots of governments accept donations from members of the public. For example, I know the government of Ontario accepts donations through the Ontario Opportunities Fund. I also know that the US federal ...
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How does giving money to charity save you money on your taxes?
I regularly hear about people giving money to charity to decrease their tax burden in the US. I don't understand the math of this. If I'm being taxed at a 40% rate, then I can give $500,000 to ...
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cost basis of donated clothing?
(similar but NOT identical to How can I calculate the value of donated clothing for tax purposes? )
My wife donated several boxes full of old clothing to Goodwill, and calculated the total thrift ...
