In response to the Globe & Mail article published yesterday, "Charities see alarming trends as donors become older, fewer" I think this Paul Waldie is crying fire in a crowded theatre.   read more »

In response to the Globe & Mail article published yesterday, "Charities see alarming trends as donors become older, fewer" I think this Paul Waldie is crying fire in a crowded theatre.   read more »

The Alberta Government has made it even more accessible for people to donate to charities.  Attached is a chart and sample explanation for the tax benefits from donating over $200 to Canadian based charities.  The bottom line is, if you file your charitable donation receipts with your income tax, the deduction is equal to almost 50% (adding the provincial and federal tax benefits together). 

So when you are thinking about your charitable giving this year, consider that it will provide you with a significant tax break, perhaps providing you with some extra resources to contribute a little bit more.

Thank you for being so generous!

I thought you would be interested in this link to a newsletter published by CharityLaw.ca -

http://www.carters.ca/pub/update/charity/08/may08.pdf

Enjoy the read!