Charitable Summer Giving Equals Tax Deductions

During the leisure-driven summer season, people should still want to increase their charitable giving. Not only is this a noble enterprise, but it also benefits the taxpayer during tax season. There are many avenues of giving that can earn a tax deduction for the average person.

For instance, children’s summer camps provide fun and safe day care to many needy kids. They rely on donations to help parents with summer time care while parents are working and the kids are not in school. Another good avenue is finding a community fan and air conditioning drive which helps families and the … Read the rest

TurboTax Reaches Goal To Help US Troops

TurboTax Reaches Goal To Help US Troops

Intuit TurboTax recently announced that they have exceeded their $2 million goal to support US troops.  This campaign was launched in part with Mission2Match and Operation Homefront and raised over $1 million from direct donations alone.  The money will be used to support U.S. troops and their families.

Operation Homefront is a countrywide non-profit association.  Since its humble beginnings in 2002, this organization has helped more than 590,000 military families.  With 94 percent of donated revenue going directly to help service members and their families, this charity has a four-star rating with Charity … Read the rest