UJC doesn’t like reduction in deduction either | Capital J | JTA - Jewish & Israel News

UJC doesn’t like reduction in deduction either | Capital J | JTA - Jewish & Israel News: "UJC doesn’t like reduction in deduction either

By Eric Fingerhut · February 26, 2009

United Jewish Communities is joining the Orthodox Union in expressing concern about a provision in President Obama's 2010 budget that would lower the charitable deduction taxpayers making more than $250,000 can take from 35 percent to 28 percent. Here's William Daroff, vice president of public policy and director of UJC's Washington office:"

Bill Would Allow Secretary to Set Charitable Mileage Rate | Planned Giving Design Center

Bill Would Allow Secretary to Set Charitable Mileage Rate | Planned Giving Design Center: "H.R. 524, introduced by John Lewis, D-Ga., would allow the Secretary of the Treasury to establish the standard mileage rate for use of a passenger automobile for purposes of the charitable contributions deduction and to exclude charitable mileage reimbursements from gross income."

BYU NewsNet - Nonprofit organizations gather at State Capitol

BYU NewsNet - Nonprofit organizations gather at State Capitol: "Nonprofit Day on the hill was “mostly an information day and a chance for legislators and nonprofit organizations to get acquainted,” said Don Gomes, executive director of the Utah Nonprofits Association. “It’s a confidence booster for nonprofits and it will help them learn who their legislators are.”"

Despite long odds, estate tax repeal proposed - The Connecticut Post Online

Despite long odds, estate tax repeal proposed - The Connecticut Post Online: "State Sen. L. Scott Frantz, R-36th District, is picking up right where predecessor William Nickerson left off on the issue of Connecticut's estate tax.

A little over a month after taking office, the Greenwich Republican has already introduced a bill in the General Assembly calling for the repeal of the controversial tax, a measure the Democrats say stands almost no chance of passage."

Compromise Stimulus Plan Restores Some Social Spending - Philanthropy.com

Compromise Stimulus Plan Restores Some Social Spending - Philanthropy.com: "Details of the agreement between congressional leaders on a compromise economic-stimulus measure are not yet all available, but an initial summary shows that lawmakers restored some social spending that had been cut in the Senate version of the bill."

VUCast: Vanderbilt University's News Network

VUCast: Vanderbilt University's News Network: "Hundreds of Vanderbilt students will hit the dance floor Feb. 13-14 to benefit the health of area children during Dance Marathon, a 14-hour student-run event to raise money for the Monroe Carell Jr. Children’s Hospital at Vanderbilt and the Children’s Miracle Network."

djournal.com

djournal.com: "JACKSON - Bills that supporters say will make it easier for nonprofit charities to operate in Mississippi while not sacrificing state government oversight are alive in both chambers of the Legislature."

Lawmakers' charity fund-raising banned - al.com

Lawmakers' charity fund-raising banned - al.com: "Ethics panel limits cash funneling of legislators, spouses

MONTGOMERY - Alabama lawmakers and their spouses may not raise money for charities or direct the legislators' discretionary money to boards they serve on, says the state Ethics Commission.

In an advisory opinion, the commission said it doesn't matter whether the legislator or his or her spouse serves in a non-paying position on a non-profit board. The commission, on a 5-0 vote Wednesday, issued the opinion at the request of Rep. John Rogers, D-Birmingham."

Colleges may start contributing more to the city - News

Colleges may start contributing more to the city - News: "n another attempt to increase payments from tax-exempt institutions, Mayor Thomas M. Menino last week formed a task force of college presidents, hospital officials and city agency representatives to regulate the payments that tax-exempt institutions make to the city instead of taxes. In a statement released Tuesday, Menino said agreements on upping PILOTs, or payments in lieu of taxes, are not about generating new revenue, though the city faces a $140 million budget deficit. Instead, he said, it is about making up for what the city loses on property taxes and for what students cause in damages."

Charity-box bill discloses how revenue is distributed | www.azstarnet.com ®

Charity-box bill discloses how revenue is distributed | www.azstarnet.com ®: "Tucson, Arizona | Published: 02.05.2009

PHOENIX — So you took all those old shoes, out-of-style ties and jeans you haven't worn in years and put them into the box at the corner set up by the local charity.
Well, Rep. Michele Reagan, R-Scottsdale, wants to make sure you really know how much from the sale of what you put in the box actually goes to helping those in need."

UnionLeader.com - New Hampshire news, business and sports - To fight fraud, state posts registered charities - Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009

UnionLeader.com - New Hampshire news, business and sports - To fight fraud, state posts registered charities - Thursday, Feb. 5, 2009: "CONCORD – State officials have posted the names of all registered charities and professional fundraisers on the Attorney General's Web site, and yesterday they urged people to pay close attention to any requests for donations or mail that announces financial awards."

EDITORIAL: Accurately reporting charity care | Editorials | Star-Telegram.com

EDITORIAL: Accurately reporting charity care | Editorials | Star-Telegram.com: "Meanwhile, state Sen. Jane Nelson, R-Flower Mound, is calling for audited reports on the extent of hospital charity care and how they spent government indigent-care funds. California legislators are making similar demands. Hospital associations are resisting."