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Haitian Earthquake Relief
Many times we receive calls at our office when a major disaster hits, such as the one that has caused so much devastation in Haiti. Federal employees ask “How Can I Help?” We do not recommend any one disaster relief organization, but there is a website for information on organizations providing disaster relief in the region. You can go to the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) http://www.gov/locations/latin_america_caribbean/country/haiti/eq/. Scroll down to the section titled “How Can I Help?” to find a link to organizations identified as providing relief services. To all of you who make a contribution to one of those agencies listed thank you for your kindness and willingness to help those who have lost everything and are in need of our help.
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CFC Merger News
The Office of Personnel Management, Office of CFC Operations has given approval to a request made by the North Arkansas CFC, and the CFC of Greater Arkansas to merge. The merger will be in effect for the 2009 CFC Campaign. This merger will improve campaign efficiency through reduced campaign costs in the agency application process, campaign materials, incentives, training materials, audits and funds distribution. The CFC of Greater Arkansas will now conduct campaigns for federal employees in all but seven counties.
The Combined Federal Campaign of Greater Arkansas raised $982,483 for the 2008 Campaign! Thank you federal employees for your generous support!
2009 CFC Campaign
Goal: $900,000
2009 CFC Campaign Dates:
September 16th, 2009 - January 15th, 2010 |
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New Guidelines for Payroll Deduction Contributions to Charities |
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IRS- 2006-186, December 1, 2006
Washington - The Internal Revenue Service announced today new guidelines for taxpayers to follow to substantiate donations to charities that were made by payroll deductions.
"This makes it easier for businesses and individuals to support worthwhile charities without fear of losing the deduction," said IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson.
Notice 2006-110 explains how a taxpayer who makes charitable contributions by payroll deductions can meet the new recordkeeping requirements. The taxpayer should retain a pay stub, Form W-2, or other document furnished by the employer that shows the total amount withheld for payment to charity, along with the pledge card that shows the name of the charity.
The recently enacted Pension Protection Act of 2006 changed the recordkeeping requirements for taxpayers claiming deductions for cash contributions to charities, including contributions made by payroll deductions. For calendar year taxpayers, the new rules apply to contributions made beginning in 2007.
For federal workers, the notice specifically provides that a pledge card with the name of a Combined Federal Campaign will meet the new requirements. |
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Thank you for your interest in the Combined Federal Campaign of Greater Arkansas. Our mission is to support and promote philanthropy in the federal workplace. The CFC campaign allows federal employees to support charitable organizations through easy, automatic payroll donations. The CFC is your campaign, run by federal volunteers.