Charities concerned by car rule: Lawmakers want to monitor deductions taken on donations

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

Publication: Charleston Daily Mail

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

Thakeham dad's funeral - charity donations - Crawley Observer

Thakeham dad's funeral - charity donations
Crawley Observer, UK - Jun 9, 2008
By Tim Raw THE FAMILY of Toby Lindgren - the Thakeham dad who tragically died in a car accident last week - have appealed for donations to Sussex Air

Programme of events for Chipping Sodbury Festival - Gloucestershire Gazette

Programme of events for Chipping Sodbury Festival
Gloucestershire Gazette, UK - Jun 13, 2008
Donations to chosen charity. 12 noon - 2pm Lunches in the Town Hall. 1pm Lunchtime Concerts performed by pupils from local school. Town Hall Admission free.

VEHICLE DONATIONS PLUMMET AT RESCUE MISSION; CHARITY APPEALS TO PUBLIC FOR HELP. SLOW CAR SALES, IRS CHANGES MIGHT BE TO BLAME.(Business)
Byline: Rick Moriarty Staff writer The Rescue Mission’s car donation program could use some rescuing of its own. Donations of used vehicles to the Syracuse charity plunged 34 percent in the first 10 months of the year, compared with the same period last year. The charity sells the vehicles at

Publication: The Post-Standard (Syracuse, NY)

Remy International supports aftermarket charity car program - Search-Autoparts.com

Remy International supports aftermarket charity car program
Search-Autoparts.com, OH - Jun 11, 2008
In partnership with other participating organizations, Remy is helping to solicit vehicle donations from customers. For more information, send an email to

Charity lock-in is a grand idea - Norfolk Eastern Daily Press

Charity lock-in is a grand idea
Norfolk Eastern Daily Press, UK - Jun 12, 2008
Despite initial fears, the fundraising went well and by 2.30pm they had received £900 and, after a last-minute rush of donations, they had reached £1722

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