if I donate to to my favorite charity to prevent cruelty to animals what tax benefits do I receive?
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If it's a non-profit organization, you receive the same tax write off as any other charity.  Get a receipt from the organization.
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Yes!  A pledge to a charity is a legal obligation.  The exact rules can vary from state to state, but charities are required to record pledges as assets.   And if some sort of consideration is given in exchange for a pledge, it makes it more likely that a court will enforce it.\n\nMost will not go to great lengths to collect as the typical donation is less that it would cost, but they will 'remind' you of your pledge on a regular basis.
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I'm singing at a town fair to raise money for the children at the homeless shelter. Then I'm going to bring the money we raised to the shelter and singing to everyone there. I'm also giving this poor animal shelter new puppy and kitty toys for them.  You and me have something in common. We're both hero's to someone!\n:-]
1177769
It sounds to me like a good idea would be to find a lawyer that will either take on your cause as charity or maybe let you work for him to pay off the charges incurred while he helps you get your papers.
90062
Why would you want to do that?  Being charitable is nice, but have you seen what % of people become repeat offenders.  Keep your distance from them and save yourself a lot of heartache.
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IF it is a business transaction, then feel free to charge them to cover your costs, at least. Some businesses give discounts to churches and other non-profits.\nIf it was your home church, I would suggest maybe just billing for the materials. If you don't feel right about that, then do it for free, but get them to write you a donation receipt for the cost of the materials so you can include that as a donation on your tax return, just like any monetary contribution.
779862
Do voluntary office work for charity?
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Check Guidestar which archives Non Profit Tax Forms (990's).\nYou will have to sign up, but its free to use.
719032
Probably loyalty. A dog is the only animal that will protect you. They do actually love their owners/masters and apprectate the food and shelter you provide. They reward you with loyalty.
115061
You should find an non-profit agency to support your walk.  People aren't going to give much unless they get the tax deduction.
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u should get tax credits,single parent allowance and ur council tax paid for you and u get a rent rebate.Milk tokens free school meals for the little one and free healthcare,free dental treatment for you too. Hope this helps.xxx Oh,and that is only for the UK,im not sure about other countries.
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Try the head office of the Charity Commission in Liverpool, UK. Do not know the full address, but I have dealings with them in the past, and they are very helpful.
519464
Due to the new tax laws in regards to donating a boat, car, r.v., etc. the most you can write off for that donation is the amount that the non-profit organization or charity was able to get for it when they sell it. You use to be able to write off the "blue book" amount but that no longer applies. If you do donate it, you should recieve a letter from the charity or organization with the amount of sell.
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TurboTax has ItsDeductible, an application for tracking and valuating donations to charity.\n\nIf you're talking about monetary contributions, my recommendation is a shoebox (for reciepts) and Microsoft Excel to tally them up until April 15, 2006.  :)
548912
You are not a charity, so no one can give you a donation. Just working hard and being in debt is not going to get you a lot of sympathy. Money management is something that should be taught in school. That will help you more than a donation.
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I didn't know that they existed.  I will have to check them out.  The questions are:  Which charities benefit from their generosity?\nHow much of their revenue do they donate?\nDo their advertisers write off their advertising as a charitable contribution?\nThanx for the question.
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Sure if you want to go to jail.  You do know that is illegal don't you?  You might can do it and get away with it, but at some point in time the books are going to come back to bite you IF they get audited by Uncle SAM.  Why take that risk?  It would show up sooner or later, and you would be in trouble.  I believe the term for this is racketeering and tax fraud.  You ought to realize any non profit organization is watched by the government very close, and you cannot work under someone Else's exemption.  If all donations were cash, then you could do it, but the minute someone donates a sizable check to your group, you are busted.  My question is this; why don't you just apply for the status by filling the proper papers?  That would be less complex, and it would be legal that way.  Good Luck!!!\nPart 2\nThe best thing to do, is talk to a CPA (certified Public Accountant) and I'm sure they would be able to help you out with the question as far as what you would need to do, and what forms you would need to file.  Since this is what they do, they would have the answer you need.  An alternative would be; contact your state tax office, and request the forms you need.  If you go to your states tax form web site, you will probably find the form or forms you need, and can print them right to your computer.  Unless you are considered a division of the company you want to operate under, and file taxes as a subsidary, don't expect to be able to do this legally.\nI hope this helps.  Good Luck!!!