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Entrepreneur February 2005 Scott Bernard Nelson	Wheel Charity If you want to help a cause and help your tax return at the same time, you'll have to do a little extra homework starting this year. Fair market value is out, while the actual sale price is in for setting car-donation write-offs.
The Motley Fool December 15, 2004	Give Stock, Not Cash Tax advantages can make donating stock instead of cash to charity very worthwhile. Here's how it works, if you're thinking of donating some stock.
The Motley Fool December 7, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Give It All Away Some alternative ways to bestow your riches on a deserving charity.
The Motley Fool October 21, 2005 Roy Lewis	Share the Wealth Donating money to worthy causes is wonderful, but you'll get even more tax advantages if you donate appreciated stock instead. Here's how it works.
The Motley Fool July 7, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Giving Until It Helps Planning a gift to charity can make a good thing even better for investors.
The Motley Fool December 10, 2004 Roy Lewis	Charitable Contributions of Stock While donating money to worthy causes is wonderful, especially this time of the year, it can be even more wonderful to donate appreciated stock instead of cash. The tax advantages can be well worth it. Here's how it works.
The Motley Fool December 4, 2006	Giving Stock to Charity In addition to doing good, your donation can also nab you some tax benefits.
AFP eWire June 20, 2005	Government Provides Guidance on Vehicle Donations The Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service have released information to assist charities and donors with contributions of vehicles.
The Motley Fool September 9, 2005	Cars as Investments Buying a car involves a significant amount of money. You can probably save hundreds of dollars, if not a thousand or more, on your next purchase by putting some tips and strategies to work.
AFP eWire June 21, 2004	House Passes Jobs Bill with New Vehicle Donation Rules The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a provision that would require donors to obtain an independent appraisal of their vehicle before donating it to charity.
The Motley Fool June 4, 2004 Roy Lewis	Sell or Donate That Clunker? Is your old car worth more to you as a tax deduction?
The Motley Fool February 1, 2007 Dan Caplinger	IRS Attacks "Charitable" Cheats A few bad apples can spoil everyone's good tax benefits. That said, some taxpayers' tendency to squeeze every dime they can from available deductions is unfortunate.
The Motley Fool November 17, 2006 Roy Lewis	Charitable Contributions, Beware! Be aware of the changes ahead regarding charitable contributions. Giving to charity is the right thing to do, and it benefits society as a whole. Don't stop donating just because Congress has ratcheted up the reporting requirements.
AFP eWire June 2, 2008	Car Donations Declined Sharply Following 2005 IRS Changes A change in tax law in 2005 has left its mark on the amount of money raised through car donations, according to a recent report issued by the Internal Revenue Service.
AFP eWire May 24, 2006	New Illinois Law to Regulate Donations of Vehicles A new Illinois law expands the definition of "professional fundraiser" and creates additional paperwork for charities and fundraisers involved in the donation of cars, motorcycles, boats and other vehicles.
The Motley Fool November 12, 2004 Roy Lewis	Charitable Donation Rules Are Changing The new tax act adds some complications to contribution requirements.
Entrepreneur July 2004 Jill Amadio	Worth the Drive? Your company cars could be gulping more than just gas if you don't know what your ownership costs are.
CFO September 1, 2006 Chuck Jaffe	Sowing the Seeds of Your Legacy Executives interested in charitable giving can take a page from the Buffett playbook and do more than simply list a favored recipient or two in a will.
AFP eWire April 28, 2008	Keeping Up With Recent Tax Law Changes A recent article offers some helpful reminders for fundraisers and donors alike for navigating tax deductions for charitable gifts.
AFP eWire July 6, 2004	IRS Issues Guides on Vehicle Donations The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has released two new publications to help donors and charities avoid confusion with respect to donations of vehicles.
The Motley Fool December 14, 2006 Dan Caplinger	12 Ways of Giving Once you've decided on the charities to which you'd like to make gifts, the next step is figuring out how you want to follow through with your giving. Here are a dozen ways you can provide much-needed assistance to the charities of your choice.
The Motley Fool July 25, 2006	Be a Smart Charitable Donor Make the most of your hard-earned dollars -- even when giving them away.
The Motley Fool December 29, 2004 Selena Maranjian	They Don't Get Buffett A Business Week article misunderstands superinvestor Warren Buffett and his philanthropic philosophy. Here's why.
Commercial Investment Real Estate May/Jun 2014 Mary Stark Hood	Charitable Donations of Life Insurance Life insurance is often overlooked as a gifting option when individuals are considering gifts to charities, but it can be an effective way to provide a charity with funds for future work.
The Motley Fool September 28, 2006 Dan Caplinger	Do Charitable Fundraising Right Finding donors is essential for the success of your charity. Once you've done the hard work of finding them, make sure you treat them well by giving them everything they need to obtain the tax benefits they deserve.
The Motley Fool January 13, 2006 Roy Lewis	Tax Changes for 2005 Save yourself tax-time hassles -- note these changes before you file: Charitable contributions... Definition of "child"... Clean-fuel vehicles... Standard mileage rates... Clean-fuel vehicles... Standard mileage rates... etc.
The Motley Fool February 21, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Buying Cars: New vs. Used For some people, buying used cars is the way to go. Want to know if it's right for you? Ask yourself these questions.
The Motley Fool June 24, 2005 Roy Lewis	Stricter Rules for Vehicle Donations For those of you considering donating a car, boat, or airplane to charity, you might want to make sure that you're aware of the new rules regarding such donations.
The Motley Fool June 30, 2008 Rick Aristotle Munarriz	Dine With Warren Buffett -- for $2.1 Million An eBay charity auction for the record books finds Berkshire Hathaway frontman Warren Buffett breaking bread with a Chinese fund manager.
AFP eWire May 13, 2004	Senate Passes Jobs Act with Car Donation Amendments, No Care Act The Senate passed S. 1637, the Jumpstart Our Business Strength (JOBS) Act, which includes provisions to crackdown on individuals who take over-inflated deductions for charitable gifts of vehicles.
The Motley Fool September 16, 2004	Should Your Next Car Be New or Used? Used cars have a lot to offer -- if you know what you're doing.
Financial Advisor October 2004 Michael E. Kitces	New IRS Guidance On Car Donations When IRS Publication 4303 is followed correctly, you (or the client you advise) can be confident in your tax deduction---and mistakes will virtually ensure that an IRS audit will be an even more unpleasant experience than it already is.
AFP eWire August 4, 2010	40 U.S. Billionaires Accept Gates, Buffet Giving Challenge Forty billionaires have now signed on to Bill and Melinda Gates' and Warren Buffett's "Giving Pledge," promising to donate a majority of their fortunes to charity.
The Motley Fool January 17, 2009 Brian Richards	Don't Squander Your Returns Consider giving them away instead.
Entrepreneur June 2007 Catherine Seda	Better to Give Get a leg up on the competition by supporting charities.
Financial Planning October 1, 2005 Jay Quinn	Please Give Generously There are many benefits to clients when giving is incorporated into their overall financial plan, from reducing current income and estate taxes to helping to provide for retirement income. Here's what advisers need to know.
The Motley Fool December 21, 2004	Get Innovative in Giving You have more options than just cutting a check every December. Here are a few suggestions offering some new ways to go about giving to charity and some tips on how to donate effectively.
The Motley Fool December 15, 2006 Mary Dalrymple	Give Widely, Give Wisely Some new rules to keep in mind while donating your money and goods.
The Motley Fool December 4, 2007 Selena Maranjian	Don't Fall for Charity Scams Don't get taken for a ride when you're trying to give someone a lift. Watch out for these charity scams.
The Motley Fool November 5, 2008 Dan Caplinger	The Smart Tax Break You Shouldn't Miss Before you write a check to your favorite charity, take a moment to figure out the best way to make the most tax benefit of the donations you're planning to make. Here are some ideas on how best to handle your 2008 gifts.
The Motley Fool November 23, 2009 Dan Caplinger	What to Do With Your Winning Stocks Help others and help yourself by being smart with charitable gifts.
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The Motley Fool June 13, 2006 Dan Caplinger	A Trust for All Seasons: Charitable Trusts These trusts can help you donate to worthy causes -- and save on taxes.
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The Motley Fool December 21, 2007 Brian Richards	Be Like a Billionaire A new study shows that giving can make you wealthier.
Financial Advisor September 2006 Beck & Leibell	Life Insurance For Charitable Gifting The use of life insurance to make charitable gifts can be an effective and cost-efficient means of fulfilling charitable intentions without making a sizable donation while alive.
On Wall Street September 1, 2009 Martin Shenkman	Ingenious Ways to Keep Giving When times were good, people gave because they felt rich or their accountant said they needed the tax write-offs. But today, you need to show clients that with a little ingenuity, they can still give generously.
The Motley Fool January 2, 2004 Selena Maranjian	Charity Warning Signs Don't get taken when you're trying to give. Not every outstretched hand belongs to a bona fide charity that deserves your dollars. Here are some tips to help you avoid being scammed.