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    Giving and Taxes

    Discover the potential estate and tax benefits of charitable giving for ideas on how to optimize every donation.

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      What is Donation Bunching?
      Donation bunching is a tax strategy that consolidates your donations for two years into a single year to maximize your itemized deduction for the year you make your donations.
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      Charitable Deductions
      You may be able to deduct a significant amount of your charitable giving when tax time rolls around. Get the latest on how much you can deduct.
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      Tax Benefits of Giving
      While contributing toward a cause you believe in is definitely a benefit, you may also be able to save on taxes while you do it.
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      Tax-Smart Ways to Give
      Check out these smart strategies to ensure every dollar given counts toward reducing your tax bill.
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      Essential Estate Planning Documents
      A will is just the beginning—and you may not have all the documents you need to properly manage your affairs if you’re incapacitated.
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      Donating IRA Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
      Learn about Required Minimum Distributions (RMD) for IRAs and other employee-sponsored retirement funds and how to donate them to charity and not get taxed 50%.
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      How to Maximize Your Year-End Giving
      Find out the best ways to maximize year-end giving through donations to respected and well-regarded charities that match your passions and make good use of your generosity.