Government
Does the Charitable Deduction Matter?
As debate erupts over President Obama's new effort to limit charity tax breaks for the wealthy, a look at economic research shows that tax incentives do play an important role in giving decisions for some donors.
Video: What's at Stake
Why nonprofit leaders are concerned about President Obama's proposal to limit how much wealthy people can deduct from their taxes.
Economists' Views
Research
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Tax Policy and Giving: A Collection of Key Studies
Explore a list of key studies outlining how tax policies affect charitable giving.
Opinion
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Charitable Deductions Are a Luxury the Rich Don’t Need
At a time of high deficits, a former foundation official says it's time for nonprofits to stop trying to preserve tax write-offs for giving.
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Nonprofits Need to Put Aside Self-Interest in Tax Debate
Charities Warned of ‘a Tsunami’ Over Tax Issues
Nonprofits should pay more attention to the questions that federal policy makers are asking about the tax breaks that benefit charities, says Diana Aviv, president of Independent Sector, the coalition of charities and foundations.
Talk About the Charitable Deduction
Would changes to the charitable deduction affect giving to your organization? Share your thoughts on Twitter using the hashtag #charitydeduct.
Other Coverage
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White House Says Charitable Giving Won’t Be Hurt by Tax Plan
An Obama aide says charitable-giving breaks would be the only item excluded from the so-called Buffett Rule, which would require millionaires and billionaires to pay at least...
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Obama Budget Plan Includes New Call to Limit Charitable Deduction
The president is again trying to limit deductions for the wealthy but pledged to structure the tax code so it won't "disadvantage individuals" who make big donations.
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President Vows Not to Deter Wealthy From Giving
Mr. Obama told Congress he wants rich people to pay at least 30 percent of their incomes in taxes but that he would ensure the changes didn't damage their willingness to...
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A La. Congressman Seeks Nonprofit Accountability
Rep. Charles Boustany, who heads a powerful Ways and Means subcommittee, plans to get more aggressive in curbing wrongdoing by charities and asking the Internal Revenue...
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Charitable Deduction Faces a Fresh Challenge as Lawmakers Attempt to Close Deficit
Republicans reportedly eye a plan that would allow taxpayers to lower their taxes by no more than 2 percent of their adjusted gross income.
- Charitable Deduction Not Discussed at Deficit Talks
- Obama Tax Plan Would Have 'Modest' Impact on Giving, New Study Finds
- New Study Says Charities Could Lose Up to $3.2-Billion From Obama Tax Change
- Limits on Charity Tax Breaks for Jobs Bill No Longer Likely
- A Capitol Hill Debate on the Charitable Deduction's Future
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Nonprofit Officials Gird for Capitol Hill Fight on Giving Break
- Senate Hearing Puts Focus on Charitable Deduction
- Price Tag for Charity Tax Break Loss: at Least $2.9-Billion
- Charities Warned of 'a Tsunami' Over Tax Issues
- Study Shows How Changes to the Tax Code Could Affect Giving
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