Question #1: You use your credit card to donate to a qualified charity on December 31 this year. You don't pay the credit card bill until January next year. For which year do you get to take the charitable contribution deduction on your federal (IRS) income taxes? Of...
IRS warns that some crowdfunding money may be taxable to the recipient
From the IRS: Crowdfunding is a popular way to raise money online. People often use crowdfunding to fundraise for a business, for charity, or for gifts. It's important to know that money raised through crowdfunding may be taxable. Highlights from the IRS Tax Tip If a...
IRS reminds us all to donate carefully after disasters to avoid scams
From the IRS: After an emergency or disaster, people rally to help victims by donating money. Unfortunately, this can give criminals an opportunity to prey on them by soliciting donations for fake charities. Scammers may also pose as federal agencies to dupe disaster...
End-of-life care: Turn weary and worried into peaceful and proud
Here's my story of end-of-life care for my Dad and Mom in Syracuse, NY. That experience helped inspired us to help create Caring House, the amazing end-of-life care home in Torrance, CA. https://youtu.be/-nPcDFOnaYs



