If you shop on Amazon during the Holiday Season and use the Link below, the AmazonSmile program will donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society and support local bluegrass music without cost to you. Here is the link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716 (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”).
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Tuesday November 30 Is Giving Tuesday & NCBS Welcomes Your Donation
Tuesday, November 30 (The First Tuesday after Thanksgiving) is Giving Tuesday for 2021. The NCBS/SCBS welcomes your donation!
Mailed NCBS/SCBS Donations may be sent to:
Northern California Bluegrass Society / Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society
PO Box 390846
Mountain View, CA 94039-0846
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The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society is an official Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) organization that accepts tax-deductible contributions. Here is some useful tax planning information for 2021 only if you are interested in supporting local bluegrass music with tax-advantaged contributions.
For the tax year ending on December 31, 2021, it is possible to deduct cash gifts up to $300 for an individual or $600 for a married couple filing jointly, even if the taxpayer(s) do not itemize deductions — that is, the 90% of taxpayers who take the standard deduction. Gifts must be made by check, credit card or debit card to a qualified 501(c)(3) charity. Volunteers who have unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses will also qualify for this deduction.
Gifts to charities like the NCBS/SCBS usually have deduction limits of 60% of a donor’s adjusted gross income, but in 2021 (only) the limit has been temporarily raised to 100% of AGI. In addition, donors who contribute more than the limit may carry the balance of the deduction forward for up to five years after the year of the gift.
December 31 Is Deadline For 2021 Contributions To NCBS & Local Bluegrass Music
December 31, 2021 is the deadline for some favorable tax treatments of contributions to the Northern California Bluegrass Society, as certain opportunities will expire after this tax year. To help you take advantage of these rules, here is some useful tax planning information for 2021 only if you are interested in supporting local bluegrass music with tax-advantaged contributions.
The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society is an official Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) organization that accepts tax-deductible contributions.
Charitable Deduction Without Itemizing
For the tax year ending on December 31, 2021, it is possible to deduct cash gifts up to $300 for an individual or $600 for a married couple filing jointly, even if the taxpayer(s) do not itemize deductions — that is, the 90% of taxpayers who take the standard deduction. Gifts must be made by check, credit card or debit card to a qualified 501(c)(3) charity. Volunteers who have unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses will also qualify for this deduction.
Higher Limit For Contributions
Gifts to charities like the NCBS/SCBS usually have deduction limits of 60% of a donor’s adjusted gross income, but in 2021 (only) the limit has been temporarily raised to 100% of AGI. In addition, donors who contribute more than the limit may carry the balance of the deduction forward for up to five years after the year of the gift.
Deadline
To take advantage of these tax provisions, your contribution must be made before December 31, 2021.
Tax Planning Information For 2021 Charitable Contributions If You Take The Standard Deduction
Here is some useful tax planning information for 2021 only if you are interested in supporting local bluegrass music with tax-advantaged contributions. The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society is an official Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) organization that accepts tax-deductible contributions.
For the tax year ending on December 31, 2021, it is possible to deduct cash gifts up to $300 for an individual or $600 for a married couple filing jointly, even if the taxpayers do not itemize deductions — that is, the 90% of taxpayers who take the standard deduction. Gifts must be made by check, credit card or debit card to a qualified 501(c)(3) charity. Volunteers who have unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses will also qualify for this deduction.
Also, cash gifts to public charities usually have deduction limits of 60% of a donor’s adjusted gross income, but in 2021 (only) the limit has been temporarily raised to 100% of AGI. In addition, donors who contribute more than the limit may carry the balance of the deduction forward for up to five years after the year of the gift.
To take advantage of these tax provisions, your contribution must be made before December 31, 2021.
NCBS Events Will Be Open To Vaccinated Persons Beginning in 2022
Proof Of Vaccination for the Covid 19 Virus will be needed in order to attend Northern California Bluegrass Society events in 2022.
This requirement will also be in effect for all or almost all bluegrass events in Northern California next year.
The required vaccines are FREE and WIDELY AVAILABLE.
NCBS Set For Full Schedule Of Great Live Bluegrass Events In 2022!
After (sigh) many months of Coronavirus-limited activity, the Northern California Bluegrass Society is planning a full schedule of live music events for 2022.
The widespread availability of Coronavirus Vaccines will make in-person bluegrass music gatherings safe and fun once again. Now is the time for all bluegrass fans to get their vaccine status updated, so everyone will be ready to go for the upcoming bluegrass season.
We can’t wait — see you soon!
If You Shop On Amazon For The Holidays You Can Support Local Bluegrass Music
The holiday shopping season is coming. If you shop on Amazon using the link below, the AmazonSmile program will donate to the Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society and support local bluegrass music without cost to you.
Here is the link: smile.amazon.com/ch/94-2907716 (“Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society”).
Here is more information: NCBS AmazonSmile Information.
NCBS/SCBS Donations Are Welcome; Special Tax-Deduction Opportunities For 2021 Only
The Northern California Bluegrass Society/Santa Cruz Bluegrass Society is an official Internal Revenue Code Section 501(c)(3) organization that accepts tax-deductible contributions. Here is some useful tax planning information for 2021 only if you are interested in supporting NCBS/SCBS with tax-advantaged contributions:
For the tax year ending on December 31, 2021 (only), it is possible to deduct cash gifts up to $300 for an individual or $600 for a married couple filing jointly, even if the taxpayers do not itemize deductions — that is, the 90% of taxpayers who take the standard deduction. Gifts must be made by check, credit card or debit card to a qualified 501(c)(3) charity. Volunteers who have unreimbursed out-of-pocket expenses will also qualify for this deduction.
Also, cash gifts to public charities usually have deduction limits of 60% of a donor’s adjusted gross income, but in 2021 (only) the limit has been temporarily raised to 100% of AGI. In addition, donors who contribute more than the limit may carry the balance of the deduction forward for up to five years after the year of the gift. To take advantage of these tax provisions, your contribution must be made before December 31, 2021.
Proof Of Vaccination For Covid Will Be Needed For NCBS Events In 2022
Proof Of Vaccination for the Covid 19 Virus will be needed in order to attend Northern California Bluegrass Society events in 2022. This requirement will also be in effect for all or most bluegrass events in Northern California next year. Vaccines are FREE and WIDELY AVAILABLE.
NCBS Board Of Directors Elects Officers For 2021-2022
The Northern California Bluegrass Society Board Of Directors has elected the following officers:
President — Michael Hall
Vice-President — Mike Russell
Treasurer — Bruce Edmundson
The board deferred the election of the office of Secretary to a later date. Jesse Fichman will continue to serve for now.