Donation requests at Publix checkout?

[cfbfan23]

Yes, the companies get a write off as if they were donating, when in reality it was their customers are the ones donating.

But they do report it as income first, correct?

 

[DFSNOLE]

If you want to donate to whatever cause they are supporting, donate it on your own. All the companies do is accept your money, donate it (which is good), and then write off a large chunk of money from their taxes. Much better to do it yourself so you get a write off instead of just essentially giving a company a tax cut (and yes, I realize it makes no sense to write off a dollar or whatever, but its the principle behind it, you are the one donating, you should be the one getting the credit).

So your sense of principle is going to keep you from donating $1 to the Special Olympics through Publix when you know you wouldn't otherwise? That's a screwed up principle.

 

[TexSkills]

Agree to disagree. The Wegmans and H.E.B stores I've been in blow Publix away

Go to some of the Publix's in higher end neighborhoods. some Publix's are way nicer than others and it goes the same for HEB. I've seen some HEB's that were downright awful and far worse than any Publix. I haven't been to that many Wegmans, but the few I have been to were on par with middle to nicer Publix's, but certainly did t blow it away.

I've been to plenty of high end Publix locations. I have one by my house. Saying some HEBs are far worse than any Publix is subjective. I've seen some Publix stores that aren't the greatest. Again, your opinion and we'll agree to disagree.

HEB and Wegmans are, in MY opinion, better grocery stores than Publix, regardless of location.

 

[KitingHigh]

I've been to plenty of high end Publix locations. I have one by my house. Saying some HEBs are far worse than any Publix is subjective. I've seen some Publix stores that aren't the greatest. Again, your opinion and we'll agree to disagree.

HEB and Wegmans are, in MY opinion, better grocery stores than Publix, regardless of location.

Fair enough. I agree competition is always a good thing.

 

[Cubs79]

So your sense of principle is going to keep you from donating $1 to the Special Olympics through Publix when you know you wouldn't otherwise? That's a screwed up principle.

People donate to charities all the time on their own. I am not sure why you would know what I would or wouldnt do otherwise. I have donated to many charities on my own. And I completely disagree it is screwed up. Companies are more than capable of donating to charities out of their profits (which some do I am sure). But it is a bit disingenuous for companies to take credit for charitable support when it was actually the customers. Many companies of course also use charitable givings in their marketing and what not as well, when again, often times it is actually their customers. I am not saying it is the end of the world or anything, but it is a bit disingenuous in many cases.

 

[Cubs79]

But they do report it as income first, correct?

I am not 100% sure on that, and I suppose it could vary between companies.

 

[F4Gary]

I think the biggest problem most have it that we are hit up for money everywhere. Kind of tired of it. I give to about 5 military charities plus a few other types, and my wife gives to her church. That's where our money is going to go.

 

[SeaPA]

I am not 100% sure on that, and I suppose it could vary between companies.

Yes, it would be a wash for them. Pick it up as other income, then deduct it as charitable donation.

 

[DFSNOLE]

Yes, it would be a wash for them. Pick it up as other income, then deduct it as charitable donation.

There goes that damn principle again.