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Charitable giving

10 moments for people planning their charitable giving.

Name the moment, not the job title. Each one has a hook line to open a post or video with, its ringtone (the letter, bill or date people react to before they think) and what's at stake.

  1. Year-end giving

    “Giving in December? Appreciated stock beats cash for most donors.”
    Ringtone
    Year-end appeals
    What's at stake
    Avoiding capital gains on gifts.
  2. Donor-advised fund

    “Big income year? A donor-advised fund lets you deduct now and give over time.”
    Ringtone
    A bonus or business sale
    What's at stake
    Front-loading deductions.
  3. QCDs from an IRA

    “Over 70½? Giving from your IRA can lower your taxes more than writing a check.”
    Ringtone
    Turning 70½
    What's at stake
    Qualified charitable distributions count toward RMDs.
  4. Leaving money to charity

    “Leaving money to charity at death? IRA dollars are the best ones to give.”
    Ringtone
    Updating your will
    What's at stake
    Heirs pay tax on IRAs; charities don't.
  5. Starting a foundation

    “Thinking about a family foundation? A donor-advised fund may do the same job with less work.”
    Ringtone
    A large gift plan
    What's at stake
    Foundations versus DAFs.
  6. Charitable remainder trust

    “Selling a highly appreciated asset? A charitable remainder trust can spread the tax and give income.”
    Ringtone
    An offer on property
    What's at stake
    CRTs and income for life.
  7. Giving with your kids

    “Want your kids involved in giving? A family giving plan builds values.”
    Ringtone
    A child's first job
    What's at stake
    Family philanthropy.
  8. Bunching gifts

    “Not itemizing anymore? Bunch two years of giving into one.”
    Ringtone
    The standard deduction
    What's at stake
    Itemizing strategy.
  9. Giving crypto or private stock

    “Giving appreciated crypto or private shares needs a charity that can accept it.”
    Ringtone
    A gift agreement
    What's at stake
    Non-cash gifts and appraisals.
  10. Tithing on a variable income

    “Tithing on irregular income? A giving account makes it consistent.”
    Ringtone
    A good month
    What's at stake
    Budgeting for giving.

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General education, not financial advice. Check rules and figures against current law before you publish.