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Charitable giving Forbes IRA Rollover Tax planning Updated for 2021

How to Donate Your RMD Using Qualified Charitable Distributions

Can you give money to charity using your IRA? For individuals 70 1/2 or older - the answer is usually yes. What many retirees don't know is they can donate all, or a portion of, their required minimum distribution (RMD) directly to charity. It's called a qualified charitable distribution or…

Kristin McKennaAugust 30, 2021

Charitable giving Tax planning Updated for 2021

How to Donate Stock to Charity: Donor-Advised Funds

Giving appreciated stocks can be a great way to maximize your gift to charity and your tax benefits. When you donate cash, you're giving after-tax dollars. It may reduce your income tax liability if you itemize deductions, but if not, there's no benefit.¹ But when you give an appreciated stock,…

Kristin McKennaAugust 16, 2021

Charitable giving Infographics Investing Tax planning

5 Ways to Minimize Tax on Your Investments

As the saying goes, nothing is certain but death and taxes. Though it's hard to argue with the truth, there are often ways improve your situation. Reducing your tax liability can be challenging, but there are several strategies, particularly if you're charitably inclined. When considering which tax-saving strategy might be…

Kristin McKennaApril 12, 2019

Charitable giving Infographics Secure Act Tax & Estate Planning Updated for 2021

Calculating How Much Charitable Donations Will Reduce Taxes

How much charitable giving will reduce taxes depends on what you donate. The tax deductions for charitable giving will vary for donations of cash, stock, or even retirement assets. To maximize the tax benefits of charitable giving, consider the different ways you could give. To find the best tax savings,…

Kristin McKennaFebruary 5, 2019