Keep communities vital by preserving charitable deduction

Keep communities vital by preserving charitable deduction: For nearly a century, the charitable contribution has created an expectation of a deeper relationship between the American people and the government, and has provided vital support for our communities through philanthropy. Since 1997, the state of Montana has also recognized the value of giving taxpayers an incentive for supporting charitable work. The Montana tax credit for planned gifts has built permanent endowments that will forever provide financial support for needed community services. Government at all levels needs to continue to promote policies that encourage people to be generous, and reject policies aimed at reducing incentives for giving.

Especially in tough times like these, Montanans value generosity and policies that promote generosity. Preserving the charitable deduction will help assure a stronger, more independent, more robust Montana for us and generations that will follow us.