tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402283548766807872.post6784665680153892788..comments2024-03-29T02:47:49.234-04:00Comments on The Blunt Bean Counter: Five Ways to Make a Charitable DonationThe Blunt Bean Counterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11358868550072516313noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402283548766807872.post-49547642000780653632013-10-04T07:40:39.537-04:002013-10-04T07:40:39.537-04:00I think everyone has a large problem with the cost...I think everyone has a large problem with the costs of charity fundraising, however, I think many now use it as an excuse not to give, getting back to the lack of giving in generalThe Blunt Bean Counterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358868550072516313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402283548766807872.post-2648586625126436242013-10-04T00:50:36.760-04:002013-10-04T00:50:36.760-04:00Agreed; I just think of it in terms of donating pr...Agreed; I just think of it in terms of donating pre-tax money. That said, I do have an issue with the amount of resources some major charities put into soliciting government funds, matching programs, etc. Seems like a waste to put funds toward trying to secure a larger piece of the government donation pie.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13903169117125578441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402283548766807872.post-5379484319730825182013-10-03T20:58:30.138-04:002013-10-03T20:58:30.138-04:00Hey Alan
I must say I admire those who refuse to ...Hey Alan<br /><br />I must say I admire those who refuse to take the credit. That is true giving. Like you, I have no issue getting money back, since I rather have it to use or donate again, than having the government waste it on some Senator's expenses.The Blunt Bean Counterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11358868550072516313noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4402283548766807872.post-10793611070384412342013-10-03T18:16:28.942-04:002013-10-03T18:16:28.942-04:00I have had interesting arguments with folks who ge...I have had interesting arguments with folks who genuinely refuse to take the tax credit for giving to charity, because they feel it "cheapens" their giving. I have no such ethical issue with getting Tax Money back for giving money to charities that I think are deserving.Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07509533366783849216noreply@blogger.com