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This briefing for the Senate Finance Committee provides an overview of the Federal tax treatment of charitable contributions and a discussion of economic issues relating to Federal tax incentives for charitable giving. 44 pages.

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Year: 2011

Organization/Source: Joint Committee On Taxation

Topic tags: Federal Tax Law

Related guides: Reducing Federal Estate Tax

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