Apple has activated iTunes ability to collect donations for the American Red Cross in relief efforts following the devastating Typhoon Haiyan in The Philippines.
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Nice. I’ll forward to friends and colleagues.
As I have done just now, too. Even a small drop helps fill the void.
Imagine if only three companies Akamai, Apple, and Oracle had been the prime contractors responsible for a certain website in the news.
I wish they gave more options than just the Red Cross. They have a history of redirecting funds.
Please name other charitable groups that are more responsible, thrifty, and conscientious with donations.
Apple collects all this money, we don’t get a tax credit…..Apple does since the donation to the Red Cross comes from Apple.
Nice gesture to collect money, certainly for those in dire need, but I don’t need Apple doing so to take advantage of a tax break using other people’s money.
Borderline unethical.
I don’t think Apple can claim this as a tax credit. The money goes directly to the Red Cross and Apple does not charge the usual 30% handling fee.
If you document the payment you should still be able to submit it as a charitable donation. However if you are concerned about it then donate directly to the charity.
Damn, and the tax-deduction benefit to me of a $50 contribution is absolutely enormous. I mean, huge.
Pity.
But multiply that by thousands of dollars for Apple…it would be fairly significant.
Actually, you’re wrong on both counts.
• You can claim a tax credit using the email generated by the ‘purchase’ as written documentation.
• Apple is acting as the transfer agent and is not eligible for any tax benefits from the transaction.
You are right that it’s a nice gesture. Take advantage of it, or make a donation directly to the Red Cross Haiyan Relief Fund.
I trust Apple to do the right thing. I have made my donation.
Thanks, MDN, for alerting me to this.
I have made my donation! Just trust in the Lord that it will go to the right hands & will help all the victims! God Bless!