"Charitable Giving in Canada, Second Edition provides a comprehensive, practical tool to assist professional advisors, charities, corporations, and individuals who wish to engage in philanthropy in Canada. Tax issues are addressed, including the tax benefits of charitable giving, issues with charitable receipting, and considerations in testamentary charitable giving. Other subject matters relevant to charitable giving are also covered, including various types and forms of charitable gifts, issues pertaining to donor restricted gifts, and the documentation of charitable gifts. Potential due diligence practices for donors and charities, corporate philanthropy issues and strategies for involved donors are also addressed. Invaluable checklists are also included."-- Publisher's website.