The following article by Adam Meyerson is taken from the Hillsdale College newsletter, Imprimus. The article is available as a pdf file, The Generosity of America.
Adam Meyerson has been president of The Philanthropy Roundtable since 2001. From 1993 to 2001, he was vice president for educational affairs at the Heritage Foundation. He served as editor-in-chief [...]

Businesses and individuals making 2009 contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years. Some of these changes include the following…
IR-2009-114, Dec. 8, 2009
WASHINGTON — Individuals and businesses making contributions to charity should keep in mind several important tax law provisions that have taken effect [...]

It is the season of giving and I think it is wise to give as wisely as possible.
Cash is often not the most effective thing to give. Appreciated securities are a more efficient choice.
I know the thought is that the market is down, how could there be appreciated securities out there? Well, you might be [...]