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spinbaby

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3. The standard deduction is much higher this year

Reply to klook (Original post)

Fri Dec 28, 2018, 02:43 PM

Dec 2018

So you need higher deductions to itemize. I chose to make a larger contribution this year and itemize. I like to keep my giving local and the bulk of it goes to our animal shelter.

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How are your charitable donations changing this year? [View all] klook Dec 2018 OP

I'm donating about the same amount. Bluepinky Dec 2018 #1

I focused more on voter rights groups and ACLU in 2018. Will continue to. Voter suppression Demovictory9 Dec 2018 #2

Good plan. klook Dec 2018 #4

The standard deduction is much higher this year spinbaby Dec 2018 #3

I'll be honest. roamer65 Dec 2018 #5

Basicall the same. Cold War Spook Dec 2018 #6

Donated more. Mostly to international groups in Yeman and Syria. Lots sinkingfeeling Dec 2018 #7

Thanks. What orgs would you recommend for helping in Yemen & Syria? (nt) klook Dec 2018 #8

I give monthly to Doctors Without Borders and UNHCR. I also sinkingfeeling Dec 2018 #9

Cool klook Dec 2018 #11

We haven't itemized in years. GulfCoast66 Dec 2018 #10

Charity about same way way more political dembotoz Dec 2018 #12