End of Year Contributions
How to address donations dated the previous year.
Charitable Contributions
Inflating the Value of Donated Property
Donors face significant risks if they claim too high a value on donations.
IRS Issues New Charitable Contribution Regulations
Regulations clarify questions about contribution substantiation requirements.
IRS Will Issue Regulations Explaining New Contribution Rules
Goal is to help reduce widespread noncompliance.
Donor Restrictions on Gifts of Property
IRS clarifies eligibility of restricted gifts for tax deductions.
Tax Court Rules Contribution to Foreign Charity Was Not Deductible
Contributions must go to U.S. charity organizations.
Tax Court Denies Charitable Contribution
Donor did not meet new substantiation requirements, court ruled.
Complying with the New Charitable Contribution Rules
Take steps to ensure your church members will meet the new substantiation requirements.
Can Clergy Claim Church Contributions as a Professional Expense?
US Tax Court issues a surprise decision.
Returning Contributions to Donors
How to address donors who want their money back.
Handling Designated Missions Contributions
The Tax Court issues an important ruling.
Designated Contributions to a Scholarship Fund
Potential tax pitfalls can impact gifts designated to specific individuals.
Charitable Contribution Substantiation Rules
What church treasurers must know now.