neugey

Here's my challenge - do not post or read further on B&G until you've donated something, anything, even 5 bucks, in support of Haiti. Red Cross, Yele, Doctors Without Borders, whatever you wish.

If you've already given, you rock. If anyone on B&G is directly involved with relief efforts - you really rock.

strato

I did this morning..and i will again...Me and a good friend are thinking of putting a benefit together and sending all the proceeds to Red Cross..i dont have much money... but i have time and a band..

UK_WhoDat

....... but boy if I did
I'd buy a big house complex (with medical and education facilities) where they all could live

I am waiting on news from a lady married to a Haitian. It's a terrible thing.

ScottF

I raised $550 from teachers at my school today

My tax-tip suggestion:

First, be the guy that collects the cash where you work. Then figure out your personal tax bracket: 15%, 25, 28, 33 or 35%. After you collect the money, write the check to the Red Cross for that amount, plus the percentage from your tax bracket. 2009 Tax Brackets - WalletPop

For example, you collect $200 from your co-workers and are in a 25% bracket. You write a check for $250 ($200 X 125%), which you deduct when you itemize next year. $250 would be break even for you, so feel free to write the check for $275 or $300.

This method basically gets the government to chip in another 25%