"To avoid Uncle, Uncle Sam that is..." 'James "Kimo" Rosen

It used to be religion and politics were businesses of tax deductible donations, now everyone seems part of the tax deductible gifting scheme... This blog also appeared as an opinion article in the Kaua'i Garden Island News on 11-21-11,  titled, "Who is left to pay taxes." http://thegardenisland.com/news/opinion/mailbag/article_55e10884-13ff-11e1-867a-001cc4c03286.html  

Everything is geared towards a donation,it used to be religion and politics were the businesses of tax deductible donations, now everyone seems part of the tax deductible gifting scheme. A recent advertised concert was advertised as free with  a $20.00 recommended donation, a local play was advertised the same way  and  suggested a donation  of $28.00.

 I would think most people pay since it's a small town, people talk and you don't want to be gossiped about as the cheapskate, the person who doesn't pay to get in.

With this said, I am sure some go for free, but my guess is most pay the suggested donation. The question remains are these events actually charitable or are they scams to avoid 'Uncle,' (Uncle Sam that is?)

With all these events being offered for suggested donations,  it  becomes apparent  that many avoid paying taxes by calling their cause non-profit and or charitable making it legal to not  pay income tax, sales tax or any tax by those sponsoring the events.

I know hairstylists who operate out of their homes and it's the unwritten law you give them $10-$15 gift for a haircut, they like to call the cash you give them a gift to  get away without paying taxes. Shall our courts also need to define gift?

 The question remains, who is left to pay the taxes as our economy sinks lower and lower..?

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