Nonprofit Issues

Taxes and Charitable Giving Are Not the Same

Over the years, there have been numerous ways that people and institutions have employed to “repurpose” themselves as charities – in most cases for tax benefits.  Such schemes rarely work out well, as orthopedic surgeon and minister of the Church of Compassionate Service Dr. Timothy Dale Jackson might tell you. If, that is, you can […]

ACR News 1.12.18 – Tax Work Continues While States Get Creative

>> Federal: Washington Roundup >> Federal: No Budget, No Reconciliation >> Federal: Chairman Hatch Announces Retirement >> Federal: New Tax Writers and Subcommittee Chairs >> Federal: State-level SALT Workarounds >> Federal: ACR Summit for Leaders >> Consider This: Tax Work Continues >> Top Reads: Charities trying to gauge impact of federal tax reform on giving Washington Roundup […]

The Philanthropy Roundtable Defends Donor Privacy in Washington

The Philanthropy Roundtable expressed concerns that the privacy for donors to 501(c)3 charities in Washington could be compromised under legislation being considered by state lawmakers. The Roundtable submitted testimony to the Washington State Senate for yesterday’s hearing on SB 5991, the Washington State Disclose Act of 2018. “The proposed legislation would require, among other things, […]

ACR News 12.22.17 – Where We Stand Heading Into 2018

>> Federal: Washington Roundup >> Federal: What Made It Into Tax Reform? >> Federal: They Just Need a Signature… >> Federal: …And to Fund the Government >> Federal: ACR in the New Year Washington Roundup This week, the House and Senate had their plates full with tax reform legislation and funding the government. On Wednesday, […]

ACR Statement on Passage of Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Alliance for Charitable Reform (ACR) issued the following statement on the final passage of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “A vibrant economy generates the wealth that makes philanthropy possible and we applaud Congress for making economic growth a priority in tax reform. We also acknowledge lawmakers’ effort in trying to achieve […]

ACR News 12.8.17 – A Meeting of the Minds

>> Federal: Washington Roundup >> Federal: Conference Committee: A Meeting of the Minds >> Federal: What a Will be in the Bill? >> Federal: What Comes Next? >> Federal: That Pesky Budget >> Federal: Roadmap for Action – December >> Consider This: Unintended Consequences >> Top Reads: Final Senate Bill Provides Little For Nonprofits Washington Roundup This […]

ACR Statement on Passage of Senate Tax Reform Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Alliance for Charitable Reform (ACR) released the following statement upon passage of the Senate version of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. “We applaud Congress’ objectives of economic growth and tax simplification in tax reform, and we are grateful that both the House and Senate versions of the legislation preserve the charitable […]

Economic Growth (Probably) Won’t Make Up for Lost Charitable Giving

One of the claims being made during the debate over tax reform and its likely effect on charitable giving is that any reduction in donations due to the increased standard deduction (estimated by a couple of sources to be between $12 billion and $20 billion annually) will be made up for by increased economic growth. […]

Charitable Giving is Not a “Tax Dodge”

The time of year stretching from late November through New Year’s Eve is often known as the “Giving Season,” as many Americans not only celebrate the holidays but also find a little extra to give to charities and those in need. And while it is almost surely several places out of first on any donor’s […]