Thanks to changes to the tax laws, 2026 gives taxpayers a chance to take a fresh look at their charitable giving. Whether you’re donating cash, stock or money from your retirement account, a little ...

The passage of the 2025 Reconciliation Act (or One Big Beautiful Bill Act) in July brought forth a number of changes to charitable giving rules, which will take effect in 2026 and 2027. Accordingly, ...

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A charitable organization, also known as a qualified charitable organization, is a type of nonprofit organization that is qualified by the U.S. Treasury for tax-exempt status. Such organization ...

As Thanksgiving approaches, thousands of Americans will be preparing to donate money to causes close to their hearts and volunteering at shelters to provide food for those less fortunate than ...

Changes in the tax law will have different effects on people who take the standard deduction versus high earners who itemize. By Ann Carrns Thinking about donating to your favorite charity before the ...

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What Is a Charitable Remainder Trust? Charitable remainder trusts (CRTs) are a popular estate planning strategy for high-net-worth individuals and philanthropists looking to reduce their tax liability ...