US-UK compassion gap

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Oct 25th 2017, 3:37 pm

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mrken30

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Re: US-UK compassion gap

Many hospitals/ healthcare companies are 501(c)3 corporations, which quite often are tax exempt. I'm sure you could find your provider on this search tool.

https://www.irs.gov/charities-non-pr...s-select-check

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Oct 25th 2017, 4:54 pm

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Re: US-UK compassion gap

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Originally Posted by mrken30

It's sometimes confusing distinguishing between a non-profit and a charity. Both want you to give money to them, both will allow you to write off donations against taxes.

My son-in-law works for a non-profit and they do not accept donations.