The tax break applies only to cash contributions made on or after Aug.

Several charity officials praised the law as a promising start. Around the stateCongress crafts reprieve for 'John F. Fundraisers and donors should know about this possibility before it expires on December 31. If the Senate proceeds with their vote this week, it will be a troubling reflection of the power of greed and denial in the Washington, D. Several charity officials praised the bill as a promising start. Other nonprofit representatives said they doubted many retired people would take advantage of the change. Christopher Brauchli is a lawyer in Boulder, Colorado. Contributions before that date are subject to the 50 percent income limitation.