As written, the new tax law could motivate some people to give who might not otherwise donate, but it could also cause a lot of confusion.

I've written many times that our clients are not ultra-wealthy. Some of them have a few million dollars, but not many. Despite that, most of them are in very good shape, thanks to Social Security, ...

Helping others is good for you. That’s not cliche, that’s science. Two years ago, Harvard researchers published a study about the “Helper’s High,” showing how your brain churns up a burst of the ...

Significant changes to tax deductions for charitable giving will take effect in 2026. A new deduction will allow non-itemizers to deduct up to $1,000 for single filers and $2,000 for married couples.

Several charitable giving strategic tax opportunities offer taxpayers the opportunity to maximize donations to charity and minimize tax liabilities. Image courtesy Getty Images. The biggest mistake ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Nathan Goldman is a tax prof. at NC State Univ. The season of giving is upon us. While many use December as an opportunity to ...

Donating to charity isn’t just an act of kindness — it’s one of the few ways to control how much you, actively, send to the IRS. If you make the right donation at the right time, you can reduce your ...

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 One Big Beautiful Bill Act ("OBBBA") brings major changes to federal charitable deduction rules beginning January 1, 2026. These changes reduce the tax value of charitable giving for many ...