The Chronicle of Philanthropy

A New Effort to Spur Giving

Congress passes tax breaks for donors, fights abuses

By Grant Williams

Washington

Congress has passed legislation that contains a series of provisions designed to stimulate charitable giving and cut down on abuses of charity tax laws by donors and nonprofit organizations.

The legislation's chief incentive for charitable gifts would allow donors age 70 ½...

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