Charitable Giving: Tax-Savings Tips
If you are committed to making a difference with charitable giving, it is important to understand the tax-saving opportunities that are available. By leveraging these tax-saving tips, you and others can benefit from potential tax deductions and may therefore be able to increase the impact of your donations.
Tax-Saving Tips for Philanthropists
Donate Appreciated Assets
One of the key tax-saving tips for charitable giving is to donate your appreciated assets. If you have assets such as stocks or real estate that have increased in value over time, consider donating them instead of selling them. By doing so, you may avoid capital gains taxes on the appreciation while still receiving a deduction for the fair market value of the asset at the time of donation.
Keep Track of Your Donations
Another tip is to keep thorough records of your donations. This includes keeping receipts or acknowledgments from the charities that you donate to, as well as maintaining a record of any non-cash contributions you made throughout the year. These records will be essential when it comes time to claim your deductions.
Utilize Matching Programs
Additionally, consider taking advantage of donation-matching programs offered by some employers. Some companies have programs in place where they will match their employees’ charitable contributions up to a certain amount, which provides them with a tax deduction. This can effectively double the impact of your donation.
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