Just wondering how much money, an amount or percentage that I can donate to charities instead of just paying taxes with my money? If you do not know for sure I will just consult with my tax advisor...Thanks, Shawna
2007-10-23 07:38:39 · 5 answers · asked by shawnasuebug 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
You can donate up to 50% of your income.
You do not want to make donations just to save on taxes. Assuming that you are in the 25% tax bracket, a $1000 donation to a charity nets you only $250 in Federal tax savings and that is only if you itemize.
2007-10-23 07:45:08 · answer #1 · answered by Wayne Z 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No more than 50% of your income. Keep in mind that you'll get no more than 35% of your donation back at tax time. For most taxpayers, 15% or 25% is tops.
If you're donating money to try and save on taxes, don't! You'll be much worse off in the end. You NEVER come out ahead by spending money to save it on taxes. The tax consequences of anything you are planning to do should be factored into your decision but must NEVER be the primary reason that you act.
2007-10-23 07:57:29 · answer #2 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't donate money "instead of" paying taxes with it. If you itemize, a qualified charitable deduction is an itemized deduction, but your tax savings is at most the amount of the donation times your tax bracket, not the whole contribution. So for example if you donate $1000 and your tax bracket is 15%, your maximum tax savings would be $150.
The donation is subtracted from your income before calculating your tax, not subtracted from your tax.
2007-10-23 07:49:40 · answer #3 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. The 14% you give to charity would be deducted from your share of the inheritance. You'll have to pay taxes on the rest. But, it's possible you would be taxed on the total value of the estate before the charitable contribution. Then you would take your 14% contribution as a deduction. You really need to talk to an expert in tax law and inheritances.
2016-03-13 05:25:00 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
best to consult your tax accountant, IRS regulations change year to year, what was allowed last year may not be allowed this year.
2007-10-23 07:47:06 · answer #5 · answered by Jan Luv 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋