Domestic Violence - Charitable Deduction before Tax Season

What does Domestic Violence have to do with filing taxes? Keep reading.
When filing your taxes, taxpayers sometime find it hard to decide which form to use among the 1040EZ, 1040A and 1040. Those tax filers, who have no adjustment to their income, could use 1040EZ. The 1040EZ is the simplest form. If tax filers cannot exceed the standard deduction allotted by the government based on a taxpayer filing status, the 1040A will probably serve their tax filing needs. The 1040A limits the types of deductions for taxpayer using this form. However, if tax filers’ deductions or certain types of expenses exceed the standard deduction, using the 1040 form will allow the taxpayer to itemize these expenses in order to reduce the taxpayer tax liability.

And it's still not too late to contribute to charitable organizations. Organizations like the National Housing Law Project would probably jump for joy to get a donation and at the same time the donation would be tax deductible. According to a recent mailing, “NHLP [l]ast year, assisted in drafting amendments to the federal Violence against Women Act to establish the housing rights of victims of domestic violence. The law now protects those who historically have faced the choice of fleeing abuse or retaining their homes by securing their rights to remain in the federally assisted housing programs.”

During the holiday season, stress can increase the incidents of domestic violence; it sure is nice to know there is an organization ready and willing to help those who need a friend during such a crisis.
Men even take pledges to stop violence against women,according to United States Department of Justice Website. "Men play an important role in our nation’s efforts to stop violence against women. All men have the opportunity to serve as role models for other men and boys in regards to the treatment of women and girls. Boys need to be taught at a young age that violence against women is wrong and will not be tolerated. Men are in a unique position to communicate this message in a strong, compassionate, and meaningful way. Working in partnership, men and women together can make enormous strides toward changing attitudes and perceptions around domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking, "

Stopping the violence is not a he says she says thing its' the law.

Recorded October 28, 2006 during Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Gabcast! Fort Wayne African-American Independent Woman #10 - Voters and Domestic Violence Abusers