Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Bob Carlson researches all facets of retirement finances. Most people wait until late in the year to plan their charitable gifts ...

Taxpayers who donate to the causes that are close to their hearts have a new reason to celebrate — and to give: The massive new tax law includes a valuable new tax deduction for qualified charitable ...

Making charitable donations gives you the opportunity to do good and get a valuable tax deduction. In the case of a $100,000 adjusted gross income (AGI) with a $50,000 cash donation, you can probably ...

See how charitable remainder trusts balance lifetime income, tax breaks, and support for your favorite charities.

New tax deduction rules may increase the number of donor households in the U.S. — but could also reduce overall charitable ...

The One Big Beautiful Bill Act made significant changes in the tax benefits of charitable giving. The changes take effect in 2026 and should be considered in both long-term and short-term charitable ...

Charitable trusts were the first legal form of nonprofit organization. Only irrevocable trusts qualify as charitable trusts because the assets in the trust must be irrevocably given to a charitable ...

You might be able to cut your tax bill by donating cash, stocks, clothing or other items to charity — if you carefully follow IRS rules Written By Written by Contributor, Buy Side Tanza Loudenback is ...

CPAs and advisors are warning clients to maximize their charitable deductions before year-end. That’s because the massive tax and budget legislation known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which ...

Donating to a nonprofit doesn’t just help others — it can also help reduce your tax bill. But not every donation qualifies. This guide explains which charitable contributions are tax-deductible, how ...

Editor's note: Jonathan Meer is a professor at Texas A&M University, and an expert on charitable giving. This analysis is being published here in collaboration with EconoFact, a nonpartisan economic ...

If a tax-exempt charitable organization takes out a loan that's subsequently forgiven, there are no tax consequences to the organization. However, an individual or foundation that forgives a loan to a ...