Art, antiques and collectibles are mentioned in portions of the Internal Revenue Code, usually with more stringent rules surrounding them. Note that by donating the same piece of art instead of selling it, you would remove the 28% capital gains tax and you would receive an income tax deduction for the appraised value of the art.
Art, antiques and collectibles are mentioned in portions of the Internal Revenue Code, usually with more stringent rules surrounding them. Note that by donating the same piece of art instead of selling it, you would remove the 28% capital gains tax and you would receive an income tax deduction for the appraised value of the art.
Did you know that the estate of director John Hughes donated the family’s Illinois mansion to a nonprofit hospital? After allowing another charity to use the home for a fundraising event, the hospital sold the home and used the proceeds to expand its campus. In this instance, two organizations were able to enjoy this gift. [...]
Charitable work while traveling and maximizing your tax deductions does not need to be mutually exclusive.The IRS recently posted certain tips about how to leverage your summer travel with charitable activity.
I recently wrote about the strict tax rules around charitable contributions. See Charitable Contributions and Tax Deductions. Below is a synopsis of the most frequently encountered charitable donation rules: Cash Contributions. No matter how small the amount, you need: A canceled check, credit card statement, or other banking record; or A receipt or other written [...]
When it comes to the tax code, some documentation requirements are flexible, while others are dictated by law and there's no exception. A recent Tax Court case illustrates the importance of following the strict charitable contribution rules. Facts of the Case. David and Veronda Durden filed a joint return for 2007 claiming a deduction of [...]
