Page 2 December 27, 2012 Calendar IRS Offers Tips for Year-End Giving HawtHorne and 4th Thurs. of each month, except holidays, Courtesy of Only donations to qualified organizations are ongoing Hawthorne Library, 12700 Grevillea Ave. For the Internal Revenue Service tax-deductible. Exempt Organization Select • City of Hawthorne Free Christmas Tree more information call (310) 679-8193. Individuals and businesses making Check , a searchable online database available Disposal Locations, Dec 26– Jan 18, Memorial inglewood contributions to charity should keep in mind on IRS.gov, lists most organizations that are Center Parking lot – corner of Doty and El ongoing some key tax provisions that have taken effect qualified to receive deductible contributions. Segundo, Holly Park, 120th and Van Ness Ave. • Free ‘Housing Rights Walk In Clinics’ in recent years, especially those affecting In addition, churches, synagogues, temples, and Holly Glen Park, Glasgow and 136th St. every 2nd Tuesday of the month, during the donations of clothing and household items mosques and government agencies are eligible For more information call (310) 349-2980 or 2012 calendar year, 1-4 p.m., at the Inglewood and monetary donations. to receive deductible donations, even if they Allied Waste at (888) 742-5234 Library, 101 W. Manchester Blvd. For more RULES FOR CLOTHING AND are not listed in the database. • The Hawthorne Police Department has information call (800) 477-5977 extension #27. HOUSEHOLD ITEMS • For individuals, only taxpayers who itemize established the “Jimenez / Lamas Donation lawndale To be deductible, clothing and household their deductions on Form 1040 Schedule A can Fund” to assist the family. Donations can be ongoing items donated to charity generally must be in claim deductions for charitable contributions. made at any local Wells Fargo Bank branch, • Lawndale Certified Farmer’s Market, 2-7 good used condition or better. A clothing or This deduction is not available to individuals or by calling the Hawthorne Wells Fargo p.m., every Wed. on the lawn of the Lawndale household item for which a taxpayer claims who choose the standard deduction, including branch at (310) 973-6279, and referencing the Library, 14615 Burin Ave. a deduction of over $500 does not have to anyone who files a short form (Form 1040A). “Jimenez / Lamas Donation Fund / Account •Parks, Recreation and Social Services meet this standard if the taxpayer includes A taxpayer will have a tax savings only if the #4122412588. Commission looking for South Bay bands for a qualified appraisal of the item with the total itemized deductions (mortgage interest, • Social Security Outreach available for Annual Blues and Music Festival in the fall of drop-in assistance, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., 2nd 2013. For information call (310) 973-3272. • Classifieds itemize their deductions on Form 1040 Schedule A can“For individuals, only taxpayers whoclaim deductions for charitable contributions.” The deadline for Classified Ad submission and payment is Noon on Tuesday to appear in Thursday’s paper. Advertisements must be submitted in writing by mail, fax or email. You may pay by cash, check, or credit card (Visa or M/C over the phone). Errors: Please check your advertisements immediately. Any corrections and/or changes in an ad must be requested prior to the fol- return. Household items include furniture, charitable contributions, state and local taxes, lowing Tuesday deadline in order to receive a credit. A credit will be issued for only the first time the error appears. Multiple runs will furnishings, electronics, appliances and linens. etc.) exceed the standard deduction. Use the only be credited for the first time the error appears. No credit will be issued for an amount greater than the cost of the advertisement. GUIDELINES FOR 2012 Form 1040 Schedule A to determine Beware: Employment offers that suggest guaranteed out-of-state or overseas positions may be deceptive or unethical in nature. If you have any doubts about the nature of a company, contact the local office of the Better Business Bureau, (213) 251-9696. Herald MONETARY DONATIONS whether itemizing is better than claiming the Publications does not guarantee that the advertiser’s claims are true nor does it take responsibility for those claims. To deduct any charitable donation of money, standard deduction. EmploymEnt machining experience preferred. be well groomed and professional, regardless of amount, a taxpayer must have a • For all donations of property, including Agency seeks a Full-Time Office Good work habits and work history. and be available to work weekends. bank record or a written communication from clothing and household items, get from the Manager needed to grow local Send resume to jmark@glentek.com. Kreme de la Kreme is a fun and the charity showing the name of the charity charity, if possible, a receipt that includes the Farmers Insurance Agency. We Long Beach premier nail salon relaxing atmosphere and a home away and the date and amount of the contribution. name of the charity, date of the contribution, enthusiastic, and positive minded Specialist. Manicuring license or interested please send us an e-mail, Bank records include canceled checks, bank and a reasonably-detailed description of thelooking for a full or part time Nailfrom home to all our employees. If are looking for an experienced, team member who provides cosmetology license required. please include your resume and cover or credit union statements, and credit card donated property. If a donation is left at a outstanding customer service. We are a natural nail salon (NO letter telling us why you would like statements. Bank or credit union statements charity’s unattended drop site, keep a written to; lmoore2@farmersagent.com color, Shellac and Minx is a plus interest and we look forward to meeting should show the name of the charity, the date, record of the donation that includes thisAcrylics) but experience with O.P.I. gelto join our team. Thank you for your Please submit resume/cover letter Machine Operator/Assembler. We but not required. In house training you. Kreme de la Kreme Nail Lounge and the amount paid. Credit card statements information, as well as the fair market value are seeking two candidates. CNC is provided. MUST speak English, (562)434-4004 delakreme@gmail.com should show the name of the charity, the date, of the property at the time of the donation and the transaction posting date. and the method used to determine that value. Help America from front page in cash or by check, electronic funds $250 or more.Additional rules apply for a contribution ofDonations of money include those made are coming back--just because they are hurt and then make donations to people in need. I transfer, credit card and payroll deduction. • The deduction for a motor vehicle, boat doesn’t mean that they are useless. Sometimes am hoping to incorporate this with our warm For payroll deductions, the taxpayer should or airplane donated to charity is usually they feel that they are disabled and that they coat donation process while doing the toy retain a pay stub, a Form W-2 wage limited to the gross proceeds from its sale. can’t do anything, but the reality is that they drive every year. It is not about collecting a statement or other document furnished by This rule applies if the claimed value is are very much capable of taking care of their whole bunch of stuff at one time, but anything the employer showing the total amount more than $500. Form 1098-C, or a similar own and that is what we are doing here. that we can get that we can bring over and withheld for charity, along with the pledge statement, must be provided to the donor by They just feel comfortable mainly among can help support him and his cause will be card showing the name of the charity. the organization and attached to the donor’s their own brothers with whom they created appreciated by everyone.” These requirements for the deduction of tax return. a camaraderie in the military and that is the Talleda added, “If anybody wants to help monetary donations do not change the long- • If the amount of a taxpayer’s deduction environment that we create for them.” our wounded guys, this can be a vehicle. standing requirement that a taxpayer obtain for all noncash contributions is over $500, For Kraubner-Lucas, who worked with El Anybody that wants to be involved with an acknowledgment from a charity for each a properly-completed Form 8283 must be Segundo Girl Scout Troop 2865 to collect the mission to help out the guys that have deductible donation (either money or property) submitted with the tax return. toys, the 911 Help America Foundation is a been wounded at war, we are doing it right of $250 or more. However, one statement • And, as always it’s important to keep group that she plans to continue working with here at of this office. We have events all the containing all of the required information good records and receipts. and contributing to because of the year-round time. We have golf tournaments and these may meet both requirements. IRS.gov provides additional information interaction and assistance that the foundation guys love doing this stuff. Christmas is a big REMINDERS on charitable giving including: provides to wounded veterans on a daily deal around here and this is very therapeutic To help taxpayers plan their holiday-season • Charities & Non-Profits <http://www.irs. basis. “The thing that got me was when he for them. We have sent more than $400,000 and year-end giving, the IRS offers the gov/charities/index.html> Talleda said that they have lunches and to these guys during the past six or seven following additional reminders: • Publication 526 <http://www.irs.gov/pub/ dinners with the veterans, that they work years. It is very serious here--even though • Contributions are deductible in the year irs-pdf/p526.pdf> , Charitable Contributions with them and even organize baby showers we laugh a lot and we joke a lot, but this made. Thus, donations charged to a credit • Online mini-course, Can I Deduct for them and birthday parties,” Kraubner- is very serious.” card before the end of 2012 count for 2012. My Charitable Contributions? <http:// Lucas said. “Through the Girl Scouts, we Persons interested in donating and assisting This is true even if the credit card bill isn’t www.stayexempt.irs.gov/Mini-Courses/ are going to try and make it a yearly toy the 911 Help America Foundation can visit paid until 2013. Also, checks count for 2012 Can_I_Deduct_My_Charitable_Contributions/ drive. We do a warm coat drive where we the office at 14147 Hawthorne Boulevard, as long as they are mailed in 2012. can_i_deduct_my_charitable_contributions. collect coats during the Christmas season or call 310- 355-0266. • • Check that the organization is qualified. aspx> • Call toll-free: 1-800-409-2420 Are You Still Paying Too Much For Your Medications? • Diabetes Care You can save up to 90% when you fill your prescriptions at our Canadian and International prescription service. •Women’s Health you can save on your medications! 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