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Trump's Tax Hikes Threaten Vital Charities Nationwide

5/20/2025

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Experts are sounding the alarm over President Trump's proposed tax hikes on private philanthropic foundations, fearing it could cripple charities that deliver vital services such as education and food to those in need. With excise taxes set to soar, critics warn that this plan threatens to decimate charitable donations, leaving vulnerable communities across the nation in dire straits.

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Experts are sounding the alarm over President Trump's proposed tax hikes on private philanthropic foundations, fearing it could cripple charities that deliver vital services such as education and food to those in need. With excise taxes set to soar, critics warn that this plan threatens to decimate charitable donations, leaving vulnerable communities across the nation in dire straits.