Tag: charitable contributions
Charitable donations of virtual currency
According to the IRS, when a charitable organization receives virtual currency, such as Bitcoin, it should classify the donation as a noncash contribution. These contributions need to be reported on a Form 990-series annual return along with Schedule M, if...
Guest Author Joseph J. Lezotte, CFP®, AIF®: Is a qualified charitable distribution right for you?
If you’re a charitably-minded individual at an age that requires you to take a required minimum distribution from your IRA and you don’t need the full amount to support you, a qualified charitable distribution (QCD) may be a good option....
Failure to substantiate charitable contributions could cost you
Substantiation requirements for charitable contributions vary depending on the size and nature of the donations—and taxpayers should be prepared with adequate documentation. While a recent article in Forbes pokes fun at substantiating charitable contributions, it reminds us that the IRS...
ShindelRock debuts new charitable contribution campaign this tax season
Our clients give generously to charities and non-profits, and at ShindelRock our team shares your commitment to these worthy causes. That’s why we’re pleased to introduce a new matching program for a Michigan 501(c)3 organization that is important to our...