It’s the Gift That Counts: Considering Different Charitable Donations

Whatever your reason for giving, think of different ways you can have an impact on the causes you care about. If you plan to itemize deductions on your federal tax return, charitable donations can be an effective way to lower your overall tax bill. But even when there’s no tax benefit, donating...

Benevolence does not have to come at the expense of tax savings. LET’S BE CLEAR: CHARITABLE GIVING IS A STANDALONE ACT WHOSE VALUE IS TO BENEFIT OTHERS. But for high-net-worth individuals, it is not conflicting to point out tax considerations when making charitable contributions. The considerations...

Whether you are Bill Gates, Warren Buffet, or just an ordinary Joe, the gifting principles, tax benefits, and philanthropic rewards of charitable giving can be relatively the same, regardless of how large, or how small, your gifting program. The potential for a charitable income tax deduction or an...