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.
Qualified Charitable Distributions are limited to $100,000.00 per individual per year (a spouse who qualifies may give a similar amount from his or her IRA). To make an IRA qualified charitable distribution to the Church that includes tithing, fast offerings, and/or ward mission fund, a donor should: 1.