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Giving by the rich: altruism or just a tax write-off?

More than two-thirds of respondents would decrease their charitable giving if they received zero income-tax deductions

A new study on philanthropy suggests the wealthy have the best of intentions when it comes to charity. Sort of.

When asked why they give, a majority of high-net-worth respondents said their main motivations were the following:

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