Life is like a box of chocolates. A metaphor is also a figurative comparison between two things, but does not use like or as - ex. All the world's a stage. Keep in mind that a simile is a type of metaphor, so all similes are technically metaphors.
For most people, the limits on charitable contributions don't apply. Only if you contribute more than 20% of your adjusted gross income to charity is it necessary to be concerned about donation limits. If the contribution is made to a public charity, the deduction is limited to 50% of your contribution base. For example, if you have an adjusted gross income of $100,000, your deduction limit for that year is $50,000. The rules on 20% limits and 30% limits are way too complicated to delve into in this space.
Donation Limitations. The limitations on how much you can write off on your taxes for charitable contributions are very high: Your total charitable deduction for the year can't exceed 50 percent of your adjusted gross income. For example, if your AGI is $45,000, you can't deduct more than $22,500 for all your charitable contributions put together. However, to claim the charitable donation deduction, you must itemize your deductions, which means your total deductions must exceed the standard deduction you are entitled to.