Would you like to round up?

[Ale-8(1)]

If you do this, do you get a receipt for proof of a donation for tax purposes?

 

[WAYNO]

I nearly always do the round-up.

 

[Yaworski]

If you do this, do you get a receipt for proof of a donation for tax purposes?

It should be on your receipt.

 

[Watchman]

Tell them no, and then ask them if they'd like to round down.

 

[Kevin]

I’m glad I’m not the only one who hates these requests.

My first real job was the same as the US Steel post about 100% participating in United Way.

Albertson’s grocery store corporate office. They implied if I didn’t donate a percentage of my salary I wouldn’t be hired. I think it was 3%.

Wife’s former company was the same.

 

[GypsmJim]

I round up for only Midway, as it goes to the NRA.

If I get free stuff from St. Jude's Hospital for Children, I always send them 20 bucks.

Now I get solicitations from Wounded Warriors, T to T, and Shriners. I don't donate EVERY time, but at least twice a year. In many ways, they might even be more worthy than the NRA. IMHO, sick children and disabled veterans / first responders should have top priority.

 

[GypsmJim]

I'm glad I'm not the only one who hates these requests.

My first real job was the same as the US Steel post about 100% participating in United Way.

Albertson's grocery store corporate office. They implied if I didn't donate a percentage of my salary I wouldn't be hired. I think it was 3%.

Wife's former company was the same.

My company was the same as well. I donated 5 bucks just to keep my job, but after researching it I found that the UW gave most of the money to their management. Nevertheless, the absolute WORST is Catholic Charities. Their money goes to lawyers.

 

[KIR]

Wounded Warriors and Humane Societies (animal shelters) are my two places where I donate...

 

[Ale-8(1)]

A place i worked was a big supporter of the United Way and tried to get all employees to agree to a payroll deduction to them. I finally agreed when I was told I could direct my contribution to the local BSA. via the UW. I found out later that was only true it the BSA didn't receive a certain amount from all other contributors.

 

[vito]

Rounding up doesn't add up to much in the way of charitable donations in any event. As to charity giving in general, my guess is that it is less than in the past for most folks because unless you give a large amount its likely that you will not itenize your charitable deductions anyway, for income tax purposes. The standard deduction has increased dramatically since the tax cuts in the first Trump term, so fewer than ever before find it an advantage to itemize their deductions. And if you don't itemize, that takes away one of the main benefits of donations themselves.

Now that I am retired I don't donate as much as I did when I was working. But I still support a bunch of causes with my monthly donations, including Wounded Warrior Project, Tunnels 2 Towers, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Shriner's Children Hospitals, and several pro-2nd Amendment organizations.

 

[davevabch]

Big Thumbs up to Wounded Warriors. Every single working American should give. And the US Gov. should give billions, no make that Trillions! Our Vets are the Heart and Soul of America. We should honor them EVERYDAY NOT JUST A FEW DAYS A YEAR.

 

[jav]

I don’t do that nope

 

[DGW1949]

I round up for only Midway, as it goes to the NRA.

If I get free stuff from St. Jude's Hospital for Children, I always send them 20 bucks.

Now I get solicitations from Wounded Warriors, T to T, and Shriners. I don't donate EVERY time, but at least twice a year. In many ways, they might even be more worthy than the NRA. IMHO, sick children and disabled veterans / first responders should have top priority.

RE: ....."In many ways, they might even be more worthy than the NRA."......

Ain't no "might" to it.

DGW

 

[gnappi]

The same applies to the checkout "Spare change" jars. The corporations take HUGE deductions, anyone who thinks a corporation just dumps that money to the target organization without taking the deduction is kidding themselves.

 

[Lt92]

Rounding up doesn't add up to much in the way of charitable donations in any event. As to charity giving in general, my guess is that it is less than in the past for most folks because unless you give a large amount its likely that you will not itenize your charitable deductions anyway, for income tax purposes. The standard deduction has increased dramatically since the tax cuts in the first Trump term, so fewer than ever before find it an advantage to itemize their deductions. And if you don't itemize, that takes away one of the main benefits of donations themselves.

Now that I am retired I don't donate as much as I did when I was working. But I still support a bunch of causes with my monthly donations, including Wounded Warrior Project, Tunnels 2 Towers, St. Jude's Children's Hospital, Shriner's Children Hospitals, and several pro-2nd Amendment organizations.

i only give to those orgs i have vetted..."be a good steward of the Lord's gifts"

 

[ibboatin28]

How about "Round down" Never hear that do we...

 

[Larryburford]

On Midway orders and that is it.

 

[jkingrph]

How many times have you heard that phrase? "Would you like to round up for 'X' cause?"

I got asked this again today. It's just about everywhere you shop.

So do you round up for the cause du jour?

I did see a news story about it. It's legal, but what companies are doing it taking your money, donating it to wherever, then that company gets the tax write off for a donation, not you.

Which doesn't really seem fair.

I stopped donating in this fashion. We have other places we help directly.

I have heard it and decline. Simply ask them to round your bill DOWN!

How many times have you heard that phrase? "Would you like to round up for 'X' cause?"

I got asked this again today. It's just about everywhere you shop.

So do you round up for the cause du jour?

I did see a news story about it. It's legal, but what companies are doing it taking your money, donating it to wherever, then that company gets the tax write off for a donation, not you.

Which doesn't really seem fair.

I stopped donating in this fashion. We have other places we help directly.