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October 24, 2024

Explore the impact of higher standard deductions on charitable donations and volunteering in this report by Laura Montenovo. The study analyzes the impact of tax reforms like the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act on nonprofit organizations, revealing modest effects on both cash donations and volunteer rates.

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Does a higher standard deduction decrease cash donations and volunteering?

Author: Laura Montenovo, Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural Economics

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