That’s why it’s good that people are donating to funds like these. Celebs donate big amounts. Even if it’s less that 1% of their worth. Who cares? It’s 10mil, that’s a lot of money and can do a lot of good.
My point was, I notice the people who screech about celebs not donating enough either don’t donate themselves or wouldn’t even consider donating the percentage of their money that they feel these people should be donating. It’s hypocritical.
The rock is a good person, he’s worked to get where he is. He’s entitled to his money just like every other Tom, dick and harry is.
As much as I dislike shitty rich people, looking at you Elon, it’s still their money. And if we screech about how they should spend their money, it’s only fair that we can then be told how to use ours too. Would it be nice if people like him used money for good, yes of course. But end of the day, it’s their money to do with as they choose. And even a donation that isn’t huge to them, is huge to others in need. So it shouldn’t be complained about. It should be seen as good.
Does she need that much more than us, and why doesn’t she feel the need to give it all back to help people who are in that situation she started out in?
Lol then stop acting so smug and trying to tear other people down because you feel bad about your own situation.
Yes there are people who don’t deserve what they have. But there are people who worked hard to earn it. Who are you to say she should give it all away? Your words, not mine.
I’ve been through hard times and never thought that I was owed anything by people better off than me. She’s done a lot for charity compared to other celebrities, I feel like you’re just being bitter about it.
Please stop mocking the rock. for the love of Pete and everything that is holy, please leave the fact he makes more on a single movie than most of the small towns and villages of the area are worth. Oh please stop mocking the rich and super well off whoa are asking everyone to give money they could give themselves in, but only want to give so much.
How is rock going to be rich if he’s just helping useless assholes who can’t afford to help themselves?
you probably don’t even give when wal mart tells you to.
That’s not how charitable donation tax breaks work! You can’t claim a donation that was contributed by someone else. This is a common misperception, but it’s a dumb one because people say it all the time when it’s not true and then people don’t donate when they may otherwise have.
In this particular example, The Rock and Oprah are acting as collectors of charitable contributions. They can only claim against their tax any money that they themselves donate. If you contribute to their collection, the only person who can claim your donation is you, against your taxes.
It’s the same when the grocery store asks you to round up to charity. The store can only claim against their taxes if they are using their own money, for example contributing a portion of all sales or using previously earned funds. If you round up to donate to charity then you are the one who can claim, if it’s above the threshold.
What you are suggesting they are doing is actually illegal, and the IRS could go after them for it.
People on here are just as misinformed as everywhere else, it appears.
Is it their money though? They didn’t make it by themselves, they have whole teams they depend on and people that, in this case, watch them. The simplest answer is that they shouldn’t have to give because they should be paying enough taxes (i.e. more than they pay now) that they shouldn’t have to worry about aid programs not having enough money to help.
I am barely surviving.
I feel you. Me too.
That’s why it’s good that people are donating to funds like these. Celebs donate big amounts. Even if it’s less that 1% of their worth. Who cares? It’s 10mil, that’s a lot of money and can do a lot of good.
My point was, I notice the people who screech about celebs not donating enough either don’t donate themselves or wouldn’t even consider donating the percentage of their money that they feel these people should be donating. It’s hypocritical.
The rock is a good person, he’s worked to get where he is. He’s entitled to his money just like every other Tom, dick and harry is.
As much as I dislike shitty rich people, looking at you Elon, it’s still their money. And if we screech about how they should spend their money, it’s only fair that we can then be told how to use ours too. Would it be nice if people like him used money for good, yes of course. But end of the day, it’s their money to do with as they choose. And even a donation that isn’t huge to them, is huge to others in need. So it shouldn’t be complained about. It should be seen as good.
It’s simple: I also worked where I am (arguably harder than a movie star) and I don’t have a fucking mansion and 10 million to throw at charities.
It’s not fair so don’t expect us to treat them fairly.
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Now ask yourself 2 things:
Who got fucked to get her where she is?
Does she need that much more than us, and why doesn’t she feel the need to give it all back to help people who are in that situation she started out in?
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Thanks for reminding me the very reasons of my depression, I could’ve handled that myself.
Lol then stop acting so smug and trying to tear other people down because you feel bad about your own situation.
Yes there are people who don’t deserve what they have. But there are people who worked hard to earn it. Who are you to say she should give it all away? Your words, not mine.
I’ve been through hard times and never thought that I was owed anything by people better off than me. She’s done a lot for charity compared to other celebrities, I feel like you’re just being bitter about it.
If you think making movies is so easy, then go and do it.
If it’s way easier than what you do then it shouldn’t be that difficult right?
Oh ffs you know what I mean, stop that.
You can’t force people to learn.
All we can do it try.
Hope y’all have a great day!
Please stop mocking the rock. for the love of Pete and everything that is holy, please leave the fact he makes more on a single movie than most of the small towns and villages of the area are worth. Oh please stop mocking the rich and super well off whoa are asking everyone to give money they could give themselves in, but only want to give so much.
How is rock going to be rich if he’s just helping useless assholes who can’t afford to help themselves?
you probably don’t even give when wal mart tells you to.
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That’s not how charitable donation tax breaks work! You can’t claim a donation that was contributed by someone else. This is a common misperception, but it’s a dumb one because people say it all the time when it’s not true and then people don’t donate when they may otherwise have.
In this particular example, The Rock and Oprah are acting as collectors of charitable contributions. They can only claim against their tax any money that they themselves donate. If you contribute to their collection, the only person who can claim your donation is you, against your taxes.
It’s the same when the grocery store asks you to round up to charity. The store can only claim against their taxes if they are using their own money, for example contributing a portion of all sales or using previously earned funds. If you round up to donate to charity then you are the one who can claim, if it’s above the threshold.
What you are suggesting they are doing is actually illegal, and the IRS could go after them for it.
People on here are just as misinformed as everywhere else, it appears.
We are told how to use our money. That’s what taxes are.
Is it their money though? They didn’t make it by themselves, they have whole teams they depend on and people that, in this case, watch them. The simplest answer is that they shouldn’t have to give because they should be paying enough taxes (i.e. more than they pay now) that they shouldn’t have to worry about aid programs not having enough money to help.