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Charitable Donations: What To Know About Scams and Taxes Before You Give
Donations Giving to a charity can make you feel good and lower your tax bill, but the IRS says to beware of fake charities.
By Katelyn Washington Last updated
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Three Ways to Maximize Your International Charitable Giving
With humanitarian crises growing, financial support is much needed and easily provided, but charitable givers should do their homework to ensure their donations go to trusted entities.
By Peter J. Klein, CFA®, CAP®, CSRIC®, CRPS® Published
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Philanthropy Needs Innovation to Help With Social Problems
Big nonprofits get most of the money, while smaller ones struggle to gain a foothold, resulting in the same things being done the same way every year. New approaches could fix that.
By Shelley R. Sylva, Esq. Published
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Why You Should Make Charitable Gifts With an IRA
If you make charitable gifts with an IRA, you can get a tax break. Here's how to do it.
By Joy Taylor Published
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Five Tax Moves Retirees Should Consider Before Dec. 31
Now is the prime time to start thinking about optimizing your Roth conversions, RMDs, capital gains, Medicare premiums and charitable giving before the end of the year.
By Evan T. Beach, CFP®, AWMA® Published
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Five Ways Companies Can Boost Charitable Giving by Employees
Charitable giving is dropping, while the need is rising. Companies can help fill the gap by making giving easier for workers, matching donations and more.
By Shelley R. Sylva, Esq. Published
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You’re Welcome! Scholarship Donors Lament Lack of Appreciation From Students
Many of today’s university students don’t seem to realize that they should thank the donor when they receive a scholarship or grant. Here are some ways to fix that.
By H. Dennis Beaver, Esq. Published
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DAFs vs. Private Foundations: Which Giving Strategy Is Right for You?
Let’s explore how each of these charitable giving vehicles can help you to maximize your charitable giving in a tax-smart manner and expand your impact.
By Mark Froehlich, CPA, MBA Published
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How to Maximize Your Impact With Strategic Philanthropy Tools
You can ensure your philanthropy aligns with your personal goals by using a tax-smart, donor-advised fund, one of the easiest tools for giving. Here’s how it works.
By Heather Robertson Fortner Published