"Our state and federal tax laws encourage generosity!
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Congress knows that private philanthropy results in approximately 90% of the dollars given actually getting to the point of need. Private philanthropy is far more effective at meeting the needs of society than collecting taxes and disbursing the money through government programs.
Charitable deduction means that Uncle Sam will allow you to choose a charity and if you are willing to part with the portion of your earnings that you would normally keep, Uncle Sam is willing to chip in the income taxes he would have collected. The whole dollar then goes to your chosen charity. That is, it's a bit like a matching gift program."
- William M. Reynolds, III, Esquire - Todd & Johnson, L.L.P.; Estate Planning and Probate Administration.

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