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It’s sad but true. Following major disasters and tragedies, scam artists impersonate charities to steal money or get private information from well-intentioned... |
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An information request to the IRS asked about the deductibility under § 170(h) of a conservation easement that allows for extinguishment... |
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The IRS has confirmed via an information letter that no prohibition exists against a 501(c)(3) organization using an internet fundraising platform to raise funds. The... |
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The Internal Revenue Service has issued its annual "Dirty Dozen" list of tax scams, reminding taxpayers to use caution during tax season to protect themselves against a... |
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As reported earlier on the PGDC, the IRS has now issued an official reminder that IRA owners age 70-1/2 or older have until January 31 to make tax-free transfers to eligible charities and report them as 2012 qualified charitable distributions (QCDs). |
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Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind some key tax provisions that have taken effect in recent years, especially those affecting donations of clothing... |
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As part of the administration’s efforts to bring all available resources to bear to support state and local partners impacted by Hurricane Sandy, the IRS is postponing the filing date until Feb. 1, 2013, for some small tax-exempt organizations affected by Hurricane... |
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The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2013 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. |
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The Internal Revenue Service today issued the 2013 optional standard mileage rates used to calculate the deductible costs of operating an automobile for business, charitable, medical or moving purposes. |
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Following major disasters, it's common for scam artists to impersonate charities to get money or private information from well-intentioned taxpayers. The Internal Revenue Service has issued a consumer alert about possible scams taking place in the wake of... |
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The Treasury Department and the Internal Revenue Service have announced special relief intended to support leave-based donation programs to aid victims who have suffered from the extraordinary destruction caused by Hurricane Sandy. Under these programs,... |
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In response to a taxpayer inquiry, the IRS has confirmed the Secretary of the Treasury may accept, for the government, a gift of money or other property to reduce the public debt and that such payments are deductible as a charitable contribuiton. As with other... |
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For tax year 2013, the Internal Revenue Service has announced annual inflation adjustments for more than two dozen tax provisions. Of note is the increase of the annual gift tax exclusion to $14,000. |
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The IRS has responded to an inquiry regarding to what extent donors, grantors, and contributors may rely on the listing of an organization in Publication 78, Cumulative List of Organizations or the IRS Business Master File (BMF) extract for purposes of... |
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The IRS has clarified that, except in very limited situations, a contribution of an easement subject to the condition the easement can be swapped is not deductible under section 170(h). |
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The Internal Revenue Service has launched a new online search tool, Exempt Organizations Select Check, to help users more easily find key information about tax-exempt organizations, such as federal tax status and filings. |
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In keeping with its holiday season custom, the IRS has released its annual tips on year-end giving for taxpayers, which reviews several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years.. |
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The Internal Revenue Service today announced that approximately 275,000 organizations under the law have automatically lost their tax-exempt status because they did not file legally required annual reports for three consecutive years. The IRS believes the vast... |
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The Internal Revenue Service’s Advisory Committee on Tax Exempt and Government Entities (ACT) will hold a public meeting on June 15 and submit its latest round of recommendations to IRS leadership. |
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Hiding income in offshore accounts, identity theft, return preparer fraud, and filing false or misleading tax forms top the annual list of “dirty dozen” tax scams from the Internal Revenue Service for 2011. Also included is the misuse of tax-exempt... |
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Recent activity
Online Tool to Check Charitable Organizations
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IRS Rules on Repayment of Charitable Gift
IRS Streamlines Application Process for New Tax-Exempt Organizations
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E-Postcard Filing Now Available on IRS.gov for Small Tax-Exempt Orgs
House Passes AMT Patch Without Offsets; IRS Working to Implement
IRS Reminds Donors of Recent Tax Law Changes
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IRS Issues Scam Alert, Updates 'Dirty Dozen' List
IRS Issues Publications for Charities and Individuals on Automobile Donations