Howard Husock, Forbes

Charity Takes a Hit

That Congress has shown a willingness to reduce the incentive for charitable giving among those higher tax-brackets—who contribute a disproportionate amount (some 41 percent) of all such donations—suggests that nonprofits who depend on such generosity may want to reconsider their long-term reliance on the special tax break. Indeed, non-profits may fare better under a simpler tax code which does more to encourage overall economic growth.

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