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    Washington News
    30 Million Potential 2025 Direct File Users
    The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced that there are 24 states participating in the Direct File program for the 2025 Filing Season. This opens the Direct File option to...
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    Case of the Week
    Stock Unitrust Payouts to Donors
    Jim Thompson, a retired engineer, and his wife Janet Thompson, a retired nurse, are currently considering funding a term-of-years charitable remainder unitrust with an arts...
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    Private Letter Ruling
    Scholarship Organization Denied Exemption
    Organization applied for exempt status under Sec. 501(c)(3). Organization’s articles of incorporation state that its purpose is to provide scholarship assistance to its...
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    Article of the Month
    Charitable Gifts of Homes, Part 2
    There are many advantages to owning a home. Homes often appreciate over the years, providing stable growth and equity ownership. Over time, however, family and financial...
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