Some Americans are discovering that monetary help they received from friends, neighbors or even strangers may be treated as taxable income.
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Most people are left refreshing the page and coming up empty-handed.
The urge to create, or donate to, crowdfunding campaigns in a crisis is understandable. But it’s worth asking: who can succeed in crowdfunding, and who gets left behind?
The informality and the speed can be helpful in emergencies. But it’s hard to make sure that money raised in a hurry is used in accordance with what donors expect.
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