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It’s just as well, really. Even if you did perfect Hugs over Internet Protocol (HoIP), ISP’s would throttle it, causing hugs to time out.
COTD and my day just started. Thanks Coles
i was wondering about the deductibility. cool.
when i added my consumerist donations to my cat rescue [cash] donations the amount i gave to my friend’s charity walk and estimated my tax return, it added back a whole lot suddenly. asked a finance friend who said that $400 is the magic number for changing your rate of deductibility.
and no, i have no idea why or how the math works that way. but turbo tax estimator tool is making promises. i have yet to test it with the IRS because i never had that much spare money to give away
now the real question is : will my emailed receipts satisfy the IRS should i get audited or should i save the copies of the ‘thank you for donating, now give us some more’ mail i get from your parent organization as proof?
“your rate of deductibility”
I don’t understand what you’re saying. Charitable donations are deductible from your income — there is no variable rate that applies.
as i said above, i don’t really understand it either
“your rate of deductibility”
I don’t understand what you’re saying. Charitable donations are deductible from your income — there is no variable rate that applies.
as i said above, i don’t really understand it either
Well, I think charitable donations about $X the IRS requires documentation, so maybe that’s it?
Delaware?
Et tu, Consumerist? Et tu?
Eh, Deleware has the best and most comprehensive common law for virtually every corporate form.
I’d be happy to send some if I had some. Along with a case of oatmeal for the cat!
But I love Mangurt!
I would donate some money if I had any. I would however make sure you had to spend it on a “consumerist party” though.
What? No PayPal? I’m disappointed.
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“Independent” work.
Mmmmm… You guys almost had me sold.
I gave 50 bucks when you did the Cash 4 Gold article. The more hard reporting you do the more I’ll donate. Love the post of consumer generated content(no pun intended), but I’ll PAY for real journalism. Keep it up.
Now wait a minute – “Your donations will be used solely to fund the operations of The Consumerist.”. That had better include Starbucks oatmeal for your cat too! We all know he does some top quality work and I’m not giving a dime unless I know he has only the best breakfast.
That stuff doesn’t come cheap, either. I hope someone in there drinks a lot of regular drip because they’ll have to take advantage of the breakfast coffee/oatmeal combo!
They just need to get some coupons and they’re good to go.
Is there anyone asking to see my donation receipt?