Charity
News, insights and expert analysis on charity from the team at Kiplinger.
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5 Legal 'Loopholes' the IRS Wishes You Didn't Know
From opening stealth retirement accounts to strategic charitable giving, there are plenty of ways you can cut your taxes every year, and they're perfectly legit.
By Lawrence Sprung, CFP®, CEPA®
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3 Major Changes to the 2026 Charitable Deduction
Tax Breaks About 144 million Americans might qualify for the 2026 universal charity deduction, while high earners face new IRS limits. Here's what to know.
By Kate Schubel
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Why Charitable Remainder Trusts Team With Donor-Advised Funds
If a charitable remainder trust puts too many constraints on your family's charitable giving, consider combining it with a donor-advised fund for more control.
By Mark Marrazzo
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These Retirement Planning Steps Protect the Life You Want
This kind of planning focuses on the intentional design of your estate, philanthropy and long-term care protection.
By Brian Skrobonja, Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC®)
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Have You Aligned Your Tax Strategy With These OBBBA Changes?
Individuals and businesses should work closely with their financial advisers to refine tax strategies this season in light of these five OBBBA changes.
By John Bute, CPA
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QCD Limit, Rules and How to Lower Your 2026 Taxable Income
Tax Breaks A QCD can reduce your tax bill in retirement while meeting charitable giving goals. Here’s how.
By Kate Schubel
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Check Out These Opportunities Created by the New Tax Law
A deep dive into the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) reveals key opportunities in 2026 and beyond.
By Justyn Volesko, JD, LL.M.
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Plan to Give
Advertiser Content Whittier Trust Company
Sponsored Charitable giving strategies in the wake of the “One Big Beautiful Bill."
By Whittier Trust Company
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How Charitable Trusts Benefit You and Your Favorite Charities
These dual-purpose tools let affluent families combine philanthropic goals with advanced tax planning to generate income, reduce estate taxes and preserve wealth.
By Julie Virta, CFP®, CFA, CTFA
