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Update: RZIM, Inc. Liable for Unjust Enrichment, Fair Business Practices Violation Member access only

Charitable Contributions; Fraud

Donor Denied Deduction for His Gift of a Conference Center Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Donors Can Sue for Improper Use of Restricted Funds Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Church Not Obligated to Return Undesignated Contributions Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Court Not Barred by First Amendment’s Religion Clauses in Donor’s Designated Contribution Claim  Member access only

Breach of Contract; Charitable Contributions

$65 Million Charitable Contribution Deduction Denied by IRS Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Defective Charitable Contribution Receipt from Church Bars Donor's Deduction Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Couple's Charitable Contribution Deductions Denied after Failing to Meet Precise Requirements Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Married Couple's $37,315 Charitable Contribution Deduction Disallowed Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Donor Denied $25,000 Charitable Deduction Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Tithing When You're Bankrupt Member access only

Bankruptcy; Charitable Contributions

Substantiating a Charitable Contribution Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Protection of Charitable Donations Member access only

Bankruptcy; Charitable Contributions

Enforcing a Charitable Trust Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Fundraising and Designated Gifts Member access only

Charitable Contributions

State Laws for Charitable Contributions

Charitable Contributions

No Contribution Deduction for Church School Tuition Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Returning Donations to Bankruptcy Trustees Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Meeting Substantiation Requirements Member access only

Charitable Contributions

Georgia Court Upholds Will Donating Part of an Estate to Charity Member access only

Charitable Contributions