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The tax code doesn’t ask whether you can afford to give—that is a separate question you have to answer for yourself, and it should come before any tax optimization.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 2, 2026
Spence said she didn’t have an answer for why demand was slowing, but noted many comments from manufacturers suggested it was due to higher prices.
From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026
On Thursday, that officer was released from jail, and it’s likely he may never have to answer for his charges in court.
From Slate ● Aug. 28, 2026
I think the filmmaker has an answer for himself, but he’d rather ask how we feel about it.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 19, 2026
“Nothing,” said Jake, because that was his go-to answer for all sorts of Mom questions.
From "The Smartest Kid in the Universe" by Chris Grabenstein
