Jones Foster private wealth and tax attorney Alexander M. Parthemer co-authored the article, “Why Is the Charitable Deduction so Uncharitable?,” in the February 2025 issue of the Thomson Reuters Estate Planning Journal examining the rigid IRS rules around charitable deductions.
The piece critiques the current requirement for strict compliance and advocates for a more reasonable standard of substantial compliance—one that recognizes good-faith efforts by donors.
His insights reflect a broader push to modernize estate and tax planning practices in ways that promote fairness and support philanthropic efforts.
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