Page 4 - Boca Ezposure - February '22

Page 4, Boca Exposure
Boca West Children’s Foundation Asks For

Community Help With Seventh Annual Diaper Drive

The Boca West Children’s Foundation (BWCF) is For more information, visit www.bocawestfoundation.
out to break its record of collecting 100,000 diapers for org, call (561) 488-6980 or email foundation@
The Diaper Bank, covering South Florida, during the bocawestcc.org.
BWCF Diaper Drive. Diapers can be ordered online at About The Diaper Bank, Covering South Florida
bocawestfoundation.org/2022-diaper-drive/ or dropped The Diaper Bank, covering South Florida, ensures
off at Boca West Realty Office, 20583 Boca West Drive, that low-income families in South Palm Beach and
Boca Raton from now until the end of February. Since the North Broward counties receive the necessary diapers
start of the COVID-19 pandemic, diaper requests have over 3,000 local children depend on by distributing over
increased by 27 percent. Diapers in size 4, 5 and 6 are 600,000 diapers annually and partnering with more than
particularly needed. 20 local nonprofit agencies. We are dedicated to breaking
The foundation has served as a major supporter of the the cycle of diaper inequity and promoting awareness,
diaper bank since 2016 as it falls within the organization’s education, and advocacy to nurture strong community
mission to help programs that aid local children. connections and give children the opportunity to SHINE.
“Clean diapers are as essential as food to eat and a More information on The Diaper Bank and diaper need
place to live for a baby. Whether or not a child has enough is available at www.coveredsofl.org and on Facebook
clean diapers impacts not only the health of a child, but (facebook.com/coveredsofl).
their parents’ ability to work,” said Pamela Weinroth,
executive director/COO of Boca West Children’s
Foundation. “Last year the foundation collected 100,000
diapers and we hope to do so again this year.”
Infants and toddlers who remain in soiled diapers
for too long are at risk of urinary tract infections and
skin infections. Most childcare centers, even free and Raymond James Financial Services, Inc.
supply of disposable diapers to care for a baby. Without Plan Ahead to Help
subsidized facilities, require parents to provide a daily

childcare, parents cannot go to work or school. Arthur Rottenstein
Registered Securities Principal
Throughout the year, BWCF also accepts monetary Ease the Burden of
donations for the diaper bank. A donation of $25 will 561-241-6616
$100 will purchase 500 diapers, according to the National Tax Season ArthurRottenstein@
purchase 120 diapers, $50 will purchase 250 diapers, and
RaymondJames.com
Diaper Bank Network. Donations may be made by check bocaratonfinancialplanner.com
to Boca West Children’s Foundation and mailed to P.O. Most U.S. taxpayers “completely agree”
Box 3070, Boca Raton, FL 33431. (68%) or “mostly agree” (26%) that paying
A few facts about the need for diapers, according to their fair share of taxes is a civic duty. Joseph Carpenito
1
the National Diaper Bank Network.
• Infants require up to 12 diapers per day, toddlers However, no one wants to pay more than his or Financial Advisor
about eight. her fair share. To help avoid doing so, consider 561-241-6616
• Disposable diapers can cost $80 per month per baby. addressing some important priorities before you Joseph.Carpenito@
• No state or federal child safety-net program allocates begin filling out your tax forms. raymondjames.com.
dollars specifically for the purchase of diapers.
• Without transportation, buying diapers at a 301 Yamato Road, Suite 3160
convenience store rather than a large “big box” store can Here are some steps that might help reduce Boca Raton, FL 33431
significantly increase the monthly cost of diapers. stress when preparing your return.
• Most childcare centers, even free and subsidized
facilities, require parents to provide a day’s supply of Create an online account with the IRS.
disposable diapers.
• The Supplemental Nutrition Supplement Program In addition to making it easier to review important tax information from previous years, an
(SNAP), also known as food stamps, does not cover online IRS account provides a secure platform for reviewing the total amount you owe, making
diapers. payments, responding to third-party tax information authorization requests, and more. Your balance
About Boca West Children’s Foundation
The Boca West Foundation was launched in 2010 and is typically updated each night, and the service is available seven days a week, which makes it a
came about as a desire by the thousands of volunteers good resource if you don't have easy access to hard copies of previous returns.
from the Boca West Country Club to give back to children Visit irs.gov for more information.
in Palm Beach County. The foundation’s mission is to
identify and fund projects to assist children and their Organize paperwork for all sources of income.
families in need in the area. Since its inception, the
foundation has granted more than $14 million for specific Completing a tax return can be stressful enough without having to search for supporting
programs for more than 30 charities.
documents, so at the outset gather records of all taxable income you earned during the year. If
you are unsure whether income is taxable, review IRS Publication 525, Taxable and Nontaxable
Editorial copy appearing herewith is not necessarily the viewpoint of
Seabreeze Publications of Central Florida. Most editorial copy is created by Income. For example, if you received income in the form of a valid check during 2021 but did not
the homeowners and is edited by their appointed editor.
cash the check until 2022, you must still include it on your 2021 return. Other forms of taxable
income include workplace bonuses and awards (e.g., goods, services, and vacation trips) and
winnings from lotteries and raffles. The fair market value of any “found property” you acquired
is also taxable. Found property includes anything you found and kept that did not belong to you
but is now in your “undisputed possession.”
Seabreeze Publications
Determine whether you qualify for disaster relief.
Publisher
M. Sean Reid
J. Reid If your home or business is in an area that was affected by a natural disaster, the IRS may extend
deadlines for filing returns and paying taxes. To determine whether you qualify, consult the Tax
Sales
Tom English, Laura Berrio, Bret McCormick Relief in Disaster Situations page on the IRS website.
Filing your taxes doesn’t need to be an annual exercise in frustration. This year, consider
Production Manager Lee Nostrant
simplifying your financial life by doing some basic pre-planning. Before you take any specific
Production Department action, be sure to consult with your tax professional.
Elaine Donholt • Ruth Nekoranec • Katie Heystek
Sherry Whalon • Dianne Strout • Karen Kalisz
This information, developed by an independent third party, has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. This information
All rights reserved. Reproduction or utilization of these contents in any
form by any electronic, mechanical, or other means, including xerography and is not a complete summary or statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and does not constitute
photocopying is forbidden without the written permission of the Publisher. a recommendation. The information contained in this report does not purport to be a complete description of the securities,
The Publisher is not responsible or liable for misinformation or misprints markets, or developments referred to in this material. This information is not intended as a solicitation or an offer to buy or sell
herein contained and reserves the right to accept or reject all copy deemed any security referred to herein. Investments mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. The material is general in nature.
unsuitable for publication. Past performance may not be indicative of future results. Raymond James Financial Services, Inc. does not provide advice on
www.seabreezepublications.com tax, legal or mortgage issues. These matters should be discussed with the appropriate professional. Securities offered through
Raymond James Financial Services, Inc., member FINRA/SIPC, an independent broker/dealer, and are not insured by FDIC, NCUA
1102 W. Indiantown Rd., Suite 5, Jupiter, FL 33458 or any other government agency, are not deposits or obligations of the financial institution, are not guaranteed by the financial
(561) 746-3244 institution, and are subject to risks, including the possible loss of principal. Investment Advisory services offered through Raymond
James Financial Services Advisors, Inc. The information contained within this commercial email has been obtained from sources
FAX (561) 746-2509 considered reliable, but we do not guarantee the foregoing material is accurate or complete.