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Charitable gifts: Tax credits and how they work

May 17, 2022 by Arnold Machel, CFP® Leave a Comment

Charitable giving Tax credits and how they work

Some time ago, I had a conversation with a regular charitable donor that went something like this: “What a rip off! It’s not like it used to be. The government only gives a 29% tax credit for my charitable donation. I get way more than that for an RRSP contribution. I used to get a deduction for the full amount of my charitable contributions, just like my RRSPs.” “You’re … [Read more...] about Charitable gifts: Tax credits and how they work

RG LeTourneau: Missionary generosity

July 14, 2021 by Rev. Dr. Ed & Janice Hird Leave a Comment

RG Letourneau Missionary generosity

In reading many missionary biographies, we have noticed that missions and financial provision are closely connected. Even when missionaries do not share their needs with others, they pray much about God’s providing their daily bread. While they appreciate letters from home, they greatly value the generosity when a cheque is included (or nowadays perhaps an … [Read more...] about RG LeTourneau: Missionary generosity

Take your giving to the next level: Donor advised funds

May 1, 2020 by Arnold Machel, CFP® Leave a Comment

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Fred inherited one million dollars. He had read my previous article on tithing and wanted to tithe on this inheritance. He wasn’t sure where he wanted it all to go, but he really wanted the tax-break this year, so he needed to make the donation this year. Wilma had $10,000 in Telus shares that she had been given years ago as an employee. Because the shares were given to her, … [Read more...] about Take your giving to the next level: Donor advised funds

Tithing on your inheritance

September 2, 2019 by Arnold Machel, CFP® Leave a Comment

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I was recently asked the question: “Should I tithe on an inheritance that I receive?” My first thought (and in hindsight I wish I had verbalized it) was that I was pleased that the person didn’t ask: “Do I have to tithe on my inheritance?” That showed that they were coming at the question with the right heart. In considering my answer, it might help the reader to understand … [Read more...] about Tithing on your inheritance

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