Do you know the tax rules for charitable giving?

You can give as much money as you want to a charity.  However, Wade Watkins a CPA and Partner at Squire, says only approved organizations qualify as deductions on your taxes. 

Susan Speirs, the CEO of Utah Association of CPAs also has tips on making sure you send your money where you want it to go.  And they both discuss the differences in cash vs non-cash donations.

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The goal of Money Making Sense, a 4-time People's Choice Podcast Award finalist, is to help you find more financial peace.  Host Heather Kelly and guest experts focus on personal finances and analyzing family decisions.  The show discusses vacationing on a budget, how money affects relationships, retirement savings, reducing household expenses, and the financial impact of owning pets.  Along with celebrity interviews from the Sundance Film Festival and FanX Salt Lake focusing on finances.  Money Making Sense will give you practical ideas on how to improve your bottom line.