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To: Mike McFarland who wrote (335)	12/12/2003 6:53:54 PM
From: scaram(o)uche	Respond to of 383

>> Donating online by starting at alphaproject.org gave me a server error or something.... << Server Error We're sorry, but a server error has occurred. Please try again later. So, it's a general issue. That's O.K., I should wait until 1 January in any event, as next year is gonna be huge. :-) >> That would be very good karma for their charity <g> and I'll just make a second donation! << :-) Have a good weekend, all!

To: Mike McFarland who wrote (335)	12/12/2003 6:55:55 PM
From: Icebrg	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 383

Maybe not the most efficient payment system in the world. They don't want to accept payments from non-US addresses. Any ideas how to proceed? I tried to enlist myself as a member of the US Forces in Europe, but the system struck back pointing out that my zip code doesn't exist. Why can't they just take the money without asking for these specifics? I did leave a question on their site. If they come up with a useful answer, I will let you know. Erik

To: Mike McFarland who wrote (335)	12/12/2003 10:49:07 PM
From: John Metcalf	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 383

Thanks for the information, Mike. Unfortunately, SI snipped the part that had your credit card issuer, number, and expiration date. To protect your privacy, you may want to send this to me in a private message. Political donations are non-deductible, but there are charities that each candidate is associated with. Of course, they are prohibited as a condition of IRS 501 (c) (3) status from making political contributions. However, they use their money to advance their primary purposes. An archaic, and ironic, example is that George H. W. Bush was associated with Planned Parenthood and Head Start. Dunno much about Dean -- would NORML be appropriate? huh huh The suggestion about making a second donation is very much in the spirit of the contest. Thank you! Also thanks to TD who affirmed his donation though he withdrew from the contest, and to Rick, who suggested also making a donation to the charity of the contest winner. I will not neglect my own charity in addition to donating to Tuck's. It's not the fault of my local Special Olympics that I am far down in the pack with a mere 77% gain. Without such outstanding competitors/collaborators, I would not have done so well this year. Thanks, all!

To: Mike McFarland who wrote (335)	12/15/2003 10:28:31 PM
From: RCMac	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 383

Donating online by starting at alphaproject.org gave me a server error or something.... The www.alphaproject.org link for donating online seems to be up and running again. People should remember the IRS rules on making sure donations count for this tax year. The rules are asymmetrical: If you donate by check, you can mail the check to the charitable donee as late as 12/31, and still deduct the contribution on your 2003 tax return, even though the check may not clear your bank until a week or more into 2004. (You don't need to worry about postmark, return receipt, or anything like that -- in effect, so long as the check clears your bank at a time consistent with with having been mailed in 2003, no problem.) But if you donate by credit card, you can validly deduct for 2003 only if the charge is posted to your credit card account by 12/31. Mailing, or even donating online, by 12/31 is not enough if your bank or credit card company hasn't debited your account by 12/31. A web-based donation will presumably get posted to your account with your credit card bank in a matter of a day or two, if not instantaneously, although system glitches could presumably delay this a bit.