President Obama's proposal to limit the tax deductibility of charitable contributions would effectively transfer more than $7 billion a year from the nation's charitable institutions to the federal government. But the high-income taxpayers affected by the rule change are likely to cut their charitable giving by as much as the increase in their tax bills, which would, ironically, leave their remaining income and personal consumption unchanged. ...more

March 29, 2009

President Barack Obama's proposal to limit the tax deductibility of charitable contributions would effectively transfer more than $7 billion a year from the nation's charitable institutions to the federal government. But the high-income taxpayers affected by the rule change are likely to cut their charitable giving by as much as the increase in their tax bills, which would, ironically, leave their remaining income and personal consumption unchanged. ...more

March 29, 2009

"Game On!" The title of a training course last week reflected the eagerness of West Pasco real estate agents to learn about federal money for a foreclosure rescue plan. ...more

February 18, 2009

from data bases for needy to consolidating possible resources and distribution, and use of administration, staff and volunteerism to best coordinate supplies with demands in the strained economy. ...more

January 24, 2009