[WestTexasWend]

How about a TV that only gets ABC, CBS, NBC and CNN?

[stm]

"Many clerics said they've seen a shift away from anonymous cash offerings. Personalized envelopes are common, and some churches have installed ATM-like machines to collect Sunday money."

What a novel idea, cash back on every donation! Just the thing for the church goer on the go.

[LiteKeeper]

That is just wrong!

[festus]

The IRS has not yet defined what constitutes good condition, although Weller said a TV that does not work is a prime example of something that would not be allowable.

Will this affect Bill C. deducting his used undershorts ?

[Dahoser]

I'm not here to defend the IRS, but the rules on charitable giving have been changed by the Congress not by the agency. That means our elected officials including the President are the ones sticking it to us on this.

[Fairview]

Our church routinely prints out an itemized annual statement showing dates and amounts of donations, and mails it in January. This is perfect for the IRS and thus encourages larger donations.

[grobdriver]

Can't tell from the article - will this affect taxes for the year 2006, I wonder?
We always drop in whatever cash we have in our pockets... so we itemize a guesstimate on taxes.
Guess we'll have to change our ways.

[missnry]

It is against scripture to do what they are asking:

But when you give alms, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, so that your alms may be done in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.

Matthew 6:3-4