Charities say change will hurt car donations
* Congressional backers say provision will cut down on abuse WASHINGTON - Charities that rely on donations of cars from owners seeking tax write-offs are bracing for a legislative change that could cost them millions of dollars. A little-noticed provision in a corporate tax bill nearing approval in

Publication: Charleston Daily Mail

New Venue for Charity Car Show and Exhibition - Platinum News Online

New Venue for Charity Car Show and Exhibition Platinum News Online, British Virgin Islands - Jul 22, 2008 Capital Productions and CCT Global Communications will like to remind the public that the new venue for this year’s charity car show and exhibition …

Charities concerned by car rule: Lawmakers want to monitor deductions taken on donations
WASHINGTON - When taxpayers donate a car to charity, it can mean money for charities and a tax break for contributors. Plans in Congress to tighten the rules on car donations have charities worried that the contributions may dry up. “We’re not happy about it,” said Rob Mitchell, chief development

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Auction, car rally a hit in first annual Tour de Hamptons (Southampton Press)
The scene at Kalbacher’s Auto in East Hampton on Sunday would make any vintage car enthusiast salivate. Owners of classic cars from the East End came together for the inaugural Hamptons Pursuit Rallye Tour and Classic Car Auction.

Running on empty; New tax rules drain charities’ car-donation programs dry.(BUSINESS)
Byline: Kara Rowland, THE WASHINGTON TIMES American charities that count on car-donation programs are coming up millions of dollars short this year because of new Internal Revenue Service rules that went into effect Jan. 1. Under the old law, taxpayers could claim the fair-market value of a donated

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Car Donation Crunch Worries Charities
MARY DALRYMPLE, AP Tax Writer AP Online 04-12-2004 Dateline: WASHINGTON Charities fear that potential donors may conclude it’s not worth the hassle to donate used cars if Congress follows through with plans to clamp down on inflated tax deductions. Lawmakers started looking into the subject a year

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Dexter Briefs (The Dexter Leader)
The Ann Arbor Eagles will sponsor a Poker Run/Bike and Car Show at 10 a.m. Saturday. There are five stops along the way. Registration is $25 and includes food providing by the Eagles. It’s not just bikes, it’s “drive what you bring,” including cars and motor homes.

Man offers $1 billon for breast cancer cure (KVII 7 Amarillo)
Thursday, July 24, 2008 at 11:27 a.m. DALLAS (AP) — Mike Dewey has a plan to eliminate breast cancer: He’s offering $1 billion to the person who discovers the cure.

Brown confronted over NHS delays… by an 8-year-old visitor to … - Mail on Sunday

Brown confronted over NHS delays… by an 8-year-old visitor to … Mail on Sunday, UK - 7 minutes ago … birthday present to raise funds for the charity Mary's Meals. He has taken part in sponsored bike rides and abseils and organised his own car washes, …

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Concert celebrates Derek's life and raised £700 for Rye charity - Bexhill Observer

Concert celebrates Derek's life and raised £700 for Rye charity Bexhill Observer, UK - 16 hours ago Educationalist, politician, and musician, Derek Norcross who died tragically in a car accident in 2006, was a staunch supporter of East Sussex charities, …

A Senate committee will receive submissions on tax disclosure for … - The Australian

A Senate committee will receive submissions on tax disclosure for … The Australian, Australia - Jul 20, 2008 Depending how gutsy the report wants to be, it could recommend a complete overhaul, starting with the creation of a charities commission, similar to the …

Gardens opened for charity - Western Morning News

Gardens opened for charity Western Morning News, UK - 17 hours ago Vintage car enthusiasts Bill Cummings and Brian Taylor are taking part. Mr Cummings is chairman of the Crash Box and Classic Car Club of Devon while Mr …

Town Center to hold cruise-in Aug. 23 (The News-Press)
The Gulf Coast Town Center will host a cruise-in from 5-8 p.m., Saturday, Aug. 23.

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How to: Be a Hero - Wired News

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How to: Be a Hero Wired News - 1 hour ago For instance, in developing countries, small and medium-size enterprises may do more good than charities by boosting the job market. Do your research. …

Volunteers fill tourney needs - News-Leader.com

Volunteers fill tourney needs News-Leader.com, MO - 13 hours ago One money raiser was a drawing for a bright red Pontiac Solstice convertible sports car from Thompson Pontiac. Together, the charities sold 3700 tickets at …

Charities get little from car donations
Charities get little from car donations By HARVY LIPMAN, STAFF WRITER Date: 05-06-2008, Tuesday Section: NEWS Edtion: All Editions Column: CHARITY WATCH Your ‘92 Honda has been sitting unused in the driveway, taking up space. Should you call one of those car-donation charities? If you really want

Publication: The Record (Bergen County, NJ)

Running on empty; New tax rules drain charities’ car-donation programs dry.(BUSINESS)
Byline: Kara Rowland, THE WASHINGTON TIMES American charities that count on car-donation programs are coming up millions of dollars short this year because of new Internal Revenue Service rules that went into effect Jan. 1. Under the old law, taxpayers could claim the fair-market value of a donated

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Gardens opened for charity - Western Morning News

Gardens opened for charity Western Morning News, UK - 9 hours ago Vintage car enthusiasts Bill Cummings and Brian Taylor are taking part. Mr Cummings is chairman of the Crash Box and Classic Car Club of Devon while Mr …

Pricey gas idles car buffs, hurts charity shows - Livingston Daily

Pricey gas idles car buffs, hurts charity shows Livingston Daily, MI - 12 hours ago The car club held its 17th annual Memorial Day Charity Car Show in May at Brighton High School, with all proceeds going to the Make-A-Wish Foundation. …

Taking on the Mongolian Rally - New Zealand Herald

Taking on the Mongolian Rally New Zealand Herald, New Zealand - 17 hours ago Kennedy-Good's team has selected to support two children's charities based in some of the countries they will traverse en route to Mongolia. …

Concert celebrates Derek's life and raised £700 for Rye charity - Bexhill Observer

Concert celebrates Derek's life and raised £700 for Rye charity Bexhill Observer, UK - 8 hours ago Educationalist, politician, and musician, Derek Norcross who died tragically in a car accident in 2006, was a staunch supporter of East Sussex charities, …

Riddle Memorial Hospital Car Show - PRLog.Org (press release)

Riddle Memorial Hospital Car Show PRLog.Org (press release), Romania - 23 hours ago Now in their second year, not willing to rest on their laurels, they have added three additional shows benefiting even more charities and many more people. …

Charities don’t tire of old cars; Donations help in fund-raising efforts.
The old car had some dents and dings, but ran well and had plenty of life left in it. But the cost of getting the 1992 Chevrolet Cavalier with 120,000 miles on it into selling shape was more than Carmen Napolitan was willing to pay. Instead of dumping the car, Napolitan, of East Hempfield Township,

Publication: Sunday News Lancaster, PA

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Motor Sports Beat: Infineon adds seats for NHRA event - Sacramento Bee

Motor Sports Beat: Infineon adds seats for NHRA event Sacramento Bee,  USA - Jul 18, 2008 Tied to the Nationals, Infineon's $125 charity dinner honoring Oakdale's Eric Medlen, who was killed last year in a Funny Car accident, has sold out. …

LSJ readers share their gratitude - Lansing State Journal

LSJ readers share their gratitude Lansing State Journal, MI - 4 hours ago We would like to thank all the local merchants, volunteers and participants of the seventh annual Waara-Dawdy Golf Invitational for charities. …

The fines keep getting steeper as clamping misery continues - Wokingham Times

The fines keep getting steeper as clamping misery continues Wokingham Times, UK - 11 hours ago The Wokingham Times Community Cash scheme offers charities and other non-profit-making groups in our circulation area the chance to win cash. …

IRS and State Charity Officials Urge Care When Making a Car Donation.
WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service and state charity officials issued a consumer alert today to help taxpayers avoid potential pitfalls when they donate their automobiles to charities. Across the nation, an increasing number of charities have turned to car- donation programs in recent years

Publication: PR Newswire

Southland dog is PetSmart Charities poster dog - Southtown Star

Southland dog is PetSmart Charities poster dog Southtown Star, IL - 4 hours ago "He's gained weight, he plays with Stosha and he loves to travel in the car." And he is the poster dog for a PetSmart Charities direct mail campaign, …

Charities get little from car donations
Charities get little from car donations By HARVY LIPMAN, STAFF WRITER Date: 05-06-2008, Tuesday Section: NEWS Edtion: All Editions Column: CHARITY WATCH Your ‘92 Honda has been sitting unused in the driveway, taking up space. Should you call one of those car-donation charities? If you really want

Publication: The Record (Bergen County, NJ)

Pit fire mars Mid-Ohio race; Castroneves takes Honda Indy 200 pole - The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com

Pit fire mars Mid-Ohio race; Castroneves takes Honda Indy 200 pole The Plain Dealer - cleveland.com, OH - 14 hours ago The helmet will ultimately me auctioned to support Newman's "Hole in the Wall Gang" Charities. No news: Grand Prix of Cleveland race promoters were here …

Daniel's £20000 legacy to charities - Shields Gazette

Daniel's £20000 legacy to charities Shields Gazette, UK - Jul 19, 2008 Hundreds attended his funeral at South Shields Crematorium, where Daniel's coffin was drawn on a 1992 Harley Davidson motorbike and side-car. …

PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR RACE FANS AT - RacingWest.com

PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR RACE FANS AT RacingWest.com, CA - Jul 18, 2008 All proceeds from the event will be donated to Speedway Children’s Charities, the charitable arm of Infineon Raceway. This event is sold out, …

Charities fear fewer cars will be donated after tax-law change.
Byline: Kerry McGinley COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. _ Charities that depend on vehicle donations to support their programs have a two-part message for people considering donating a car to a worthy cause: please and hurry. On Jan. 1, changes in tax law will decrease the financial benefits of many vehicle

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The Friday Interview: Former dotcom poster child finds her lucky voice (Guardian Unlimited)
David Teather: A car crash has made Martha Lane Fox, the founder of Lastminute.com, as passionate about her charities as her businesses

15 local charities to reap benefit of lawsuit leftovers (The Columbus Dispatch)
Fifteen Columbus charities will share the leftovers of a multimillion-dollar settlement of a class-action lawsuit against Grange Mutual Casualty Co.

Refurbished train car leaves New Orleans today on fundraising tour (New Orleans Times-Picayune)
A refurbished 1927 train car will depart from New Orleans today on a fundraising tour for two area charities, promising those who raise the most money a chance to win a trip to the Video Music Awards in Los Angeles or a red-carpet event in New York City.

Growing need: Cape charities, residents scrambling - The News-Press

Growing need: Cape charities, residents scrambling The News-Press, FL - Jul 18, 2008 During a recent trip to the Kiwanis Thrift Store, the two women rode their bicycles instead of driving a car. "I'm watching everything," Fauci said. …

Home is still Lewisville, despite son’s success (Winston-Salem Journal)
Charles and Robin Paul have reached the point in life where they could sit idly on the clouds and enjoy all the luxuries of being Chris Paul’s parents.

Volunteers help new owners get speedway up and running (The Argus-Press)
OWOSSO - The list is more than 60 names long: community members, race car drivers and enthusiasts of the sport who have put in hours of volunteer work at a racetrack once thought to be dead.

Fiber options: Used clothing has become big business - Eagle Tribune

Fiber options: Used clothing has become big business Eagle Tribune, MA - 2 hours ago Dwight Robinson, president of New England Clothes Recycling, said the company was not established to compete with charities. When he started his business 15 …

PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR RACE FANS AT - RacingWest.com

PLENTY OF ACTIVITIES PLANNED FOR RACE FANS AT RacingWest.com, CA - Jul 18, 2008 All proceeds from the event will be donated to Speedway Children’s Charities, the charitable arm of Infineon Raceway. This event is sold out, …

Car show to honor fallen officer - Gloucester County Times - NJ.com

Car show to honor fallen officer Gloucester County Times - NJ.com, NJ - Jul 16, 2008 "The registration fees will benefit various charities involving cancer, childrenÕs diseases, multiple sclerosis and more." Reynolds, his two other brothers …

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