Rafi, 3, holds a box of winter clothing that his family received from a distribution at Kawergosk Syrian Refugee Camp in Erbil Governorate, Kurdistan, Iraq. Tax planning may be far from your mind as ...

Charitable tax deductions are about to see the biggest changes in nearly a decade in 2026 thanks to President Donald Trump ’s ...

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Taxpayers who don't itemize will be able to take a bigger deduction for donations, which could boost giving. However, ...

As we’ve seen, a high interest rate environment can generate financial challenges, such as tighter lending standards and reduced consumer spending. But it may also present certain opportunities for ...

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 ...

Giving to a good cause feels great — and if you itemize your taxes, it can also help lower your tax bill. The charitable ...

When an asset or investment is donated to charity, the donor avoids paying capital gains tax on the sale of assets, which can increase their charitable giving as much as 20%, depending on the donor's ...

Q. Hi Dan. In your answer to Hank in your column about how to make charitable donations from an IRA, you said donating that was “… better than paying yourself the RMD and then cutting personal checks ...

Donor advised funds have become a popular tool for those looking to streamline their charitable giving. In recent years, donor advised funds (DAFs) have become an increasingly popular tool for those ...

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A federal district court has permanently barred a tax professional and his company from organizing, promoting, selling, or marketing tax schemes involving charitable remainder annuity trusts (CRATs).