Our view: A slice of dividend
First year of PFD check-off for charities off to good start
Published: 10/09/09 20:05:02
The recession was in full swing when it came time to sign up for Permanent Fund dividends in January, February and March. But still about 5,100 Alaskans took the opportunity to share an average of about $100 of their fall dividends with charities. The Legislature passed a law in 2008 to allow people to check off a donation of $25 or more to a charity of their choice when they file online for dividends. You can read the full story online at:
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