Are Gifts and Donations to Charities Exempt?

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Sales Tax & More

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Michael J. Fleming is the founder and president of Sales Tax and More, a full service consulting and solutions firm with a passion for state tax. He is one of the country's leading authorities on sales tax issues such as consulting and research, registrations, returns, nexus, dropshipping, e-commerce, and service providers.  Michael is a renowned writer and speaker, and he regularly presents on webinars. He is also the host of the Sales Tax and More podcast, where he shares his wisdom and learnings to his audience in order to help them navigate the tricky world of taxes. In this episode… The last quarter of the year is often characterised as a time of giving, with many businesses sending gifts and donations to different charities. However, what companies may not be aware of is that these charitable actions can create tax consequences. So, what do these companies need to pay attention to in order to determine whether these acts of charity are exempt or taxable? Michael J. Fleming of Sales Tax and More has a few insights.  In this episode of Sales Tax and More, Michael J. Fleming is interviewed by his co-host Ellie Moffat about the tax implications of gifts and donations to charities. Michael explains the two main factors that determine the taxation of these charitable acts, and what different states take into consideration when approaching use tax exemptions. Stay tuned.