25 Days of Giving: What the "No Smile" Rule Means for Your Taxes

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The title of this sounds pretty lacking in the "merry and bright" department...especially considering this is the 25 Days of Giving series! But, the name here describes a little-known deduction beneficial for volunteers...and nonprofits to stress…
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#GivingTuesday: Facts & Figures

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The mission of Gordon Fischer Law Firm is to maximize charitable giving in Iowa. To that end I work with nonprofits on legal compliance and training for accepting gifts (especially complex ones) as well as the donors who want to give to their…
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25 Days of Giving: How the 529 Plan can be a Tax-Beneficial Gift

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 For the majority of the 25 Days of Giving series, I'm going to focus on charitable gifts made to nonprofit organizations. But, investing in a student’s future and helping to make higher education more affordable and accessible is certainly…
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25 Days of Giving: What the Heck is a Bargain Sale?

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Thanks for reading the 25 Days of Giving series. We’re “unwrapping” posts on various aspects (some well known, and some more obscure) of charitable giving each day through Christmas. I know what you're thinking...a bargain sale means…
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25 Days of Giving Starts December 1

It's not a cheese, wine, or bath products advent calendar...but beginning December 1 through Christmas Day the GoFisch blog will feature a new piece related to giving. 'Tis the season for giving and the "25 Days" posts will feature information…
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Happy Thanksgiving!

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I would like to wish you a very happy Thanksgiving. I hope that you have the opportunity to spend quality time with your loved ones. I've taken a much needed moment this holiday to take a step back and think about all GFLF has to be thankful…