Comments on: When Bad People Do Good Things http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things Perez Hilton Sat, 11 Oct 2008 19:04:17 +0000 Perezhilton.com by: qiyekf klyhfxtz http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1877173 Fri, 04 Apr 2008 04:21:26 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1877173 cqepn eyuz ynoas nbwypkvj rxdz ezvdkta rmwdlj cqepn eyuz ynoas nbwypkvj rxdz ezvdkta rmwdlj

]]> by: srbgr http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1773049 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 16:13:33 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1773049 Actually, unless the couple set up a nonprofit corporation and Cowell paid the mortgage via sending money to the nonprofit and then the nonprofit paying off the mortgage, then he won't get to write it off. The IRS charitable deduction is much stricter than it used to be. Actually, unless the couple set up a nonprofit corporation and Cowell paid the mortgage via sending money to the nonprofit and then the nonprofit paying off the mortgage, then he won't get to write it off. The IRS charitable deduction is much stricter than it used to be.

]]> by: alison http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1771808 Thu, 20 Mar 2008 05:17:49 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1771808 if it's a direct, personal payment to a person, it's not a tax write-off. we bought more than a few thousands of dollars worth of christmas gifts for a family we met through the salvation army this past holiday season. we received no tax breaks or write-offs for our gift. sometimes, a gift is just a gift. (btw, if you have the resources, the salvation army's "adopt'-a-family" program for christmas is wonderful. i know there are politics and intense personal beliefs for and against the salvation army, but with this program, the salvation army is an excellent liaison between the haves and the have nots.) if it's a direct, personal payment to a person, it's not a tax write-off. we bought more than a few thousands of dollars worth of christmas gifts for a family we met through the salvation army this past holiday season. we received no tax breaks or write-offs for our gift. sometimes, a gift is just a gift.

(btw, if you have the resources, the salvation army's "adopt'-a-family" program for christmas is wonderful. i know there are politics and intense personal beliefs for and against the salvation army, but with this program, the salvation army is an excellent liaison between the haves and the have nots.)

]]> by: huh? http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1769910 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 22:45:45 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1769910 Not to take anything away from his good deed but he would have looked slightly selfish flashing his million dollar car on Oprah if he hadn't chipped in to help this very, very needy family. Best wishes to Madeline and her family....praying for a miracle..... Not to take anything away from his good deed but he would have looked slightly selfish flashing his million dollar car on Oprah if he hadn't chipped in to help this very, very needy family. Best wishes to Madeline and her family….praying for a miracle…..

]]> by: TIRED OF IT ALL http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1769102 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 20:45:06 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1769102 Simon, please pay off my mortgage too!! Simon, please pay off my mortgage too!!

]]> by: melinda http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1768100 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 19:16:14 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1768100 This doesn't surprise me from him! A noble gesture. This doesn't surprise me from him! A noble gesture.

]]> by: suzyh http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1766565 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 16:55:56 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1766565 Actually, I don't think it is a write-off... but don't really think that Simon would care if it was. Think what you want, but I KNOW that Simon has a very philanthropic heart and he has worked quietly, behind the scenes, for many charities and other organizations. He truly IS a nice man, the "bad boy" persona is totally for the shows he does. Good job, Simon.... and prayers for that beautiful little girl and her family. Actually, I don't think it is a write-off… but don't really think that Simon would care if it was. Think what you want, but I KNOW that Simon has a very philanthropic heart and he has worked quietly, behind the scenes, for many charities and other organizations. He truly IS a nice man, the "bad boy" persona is totally for the shows he does. Good job, Simon…. and prayers for that beautiful little girl and her family.

]]> by: LA LA LA, I Can't Hear You!! http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1765278 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:22:03 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1765278 Personally, I give Simon Cowell credit for being generous when could have bought a Bentley with that money! Good things will come to him. However, I used to love Oprah, but the irony is that when she does good things like give money, toys and other things for those that are unfortuneate, especially in that stupid waste of time that is her show, she will still be making $100,000.00 an hour (commericals, grants, ratings from ABC, etc.) She will still be milking it, feeding her cocker spaniels filet miginon in her huge estate while we are wondering how we are going to pay our mortgages and getting food. SHE IS A FAKE "PHILANTROPHIST". Stop supporting people like her. Personally, I give Simon Cowell credit for being generous when could have bought a Bentley with that money! Good things will come to him.
However, I used to love Oprah, but the irony is that when she does good things like give money, toys and other things for those that are unfortuneate, especially in that stupid waste of time that is her show, she will still be making $100,000.00 an hour (commericals, grants, ratings from ABC, etc.) She will still be milking it, feeding her cocker spaniels filet miginon in her huge estate
while we are wondering how we are going to pay our mortgages and getting food. SHE IS A FAKE "PHILANTROPHIST". Stop supporting people like her.

]]> by: Danielle L http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1765144 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 14:04:50 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1765144 [re=1762419]Re: LEC[/re] Yeah, I used to live in Claremont, and have family that still does. No way 100 miles. Still a wonderful things has been done for a local family. Thank goodness that they are so close to Mayo to be able to still live at home and get world class treatment. Re: LEC –
Yeah, I used to live in Claremont, and have family that still does. No way 100 miles. Still a wonderful things has been done for a local family. Thank goodness that they are so close to Mayo to be able to still live at home and get world class treatment.

]]> by: tax-girl http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1764788 Wed, 19 Mar 2008 13:10:16 +0000 http://perezhilton.com/2008-03-18-when-bad-people-do-good-things#comment-1764788 You don't get tax deductions for making gifts to individuals, only to tax-exempt organizations. You don't get tax deductions for making gifts to individuals, only to tax-exempt organizations.

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