Charitable Giving Deductions
Keep up with the latest news about charitable giving deductions and strategies and philanthropic economics.
Fidelity Charitable Wins Lawsuit Over Stock Donation
By Michael S. FischerA couple, both hedge fund managers, charged that false promises were made to induce them to contribute stock to a donor-advised fund.
August 26, 2020
Conservation Easements: What to Know About a Controversial Tax BreakConservation easements can be a used to reduce a landowner's tax liability, but the deduction's use has faced IRS scrutiny.
April 08, 2020
4 Ways the Stimulus Helps Donors and CharitiesA big one: Taxpayers who don't itemize can now take an above-the-line deduction for charitable donations.
August 05, 2019
House Floats 'Flexible Giving Accounts' for EmployeesA new bill would allow employees to set aside pretax money to give to charity.
June 19, 2019
Americans' Charitable Giving in 2018 Was Virtually FlatCountervailing economic and policy factors shaped charitable giving, the annual Giving USA study finds.
March 08, 2019
Charitable Giving by Taxpayers Who Don't Itemize PlungesTaxpayers who itemize are twice as likely to donate as non-itemizers, United Way finds.
January 23, 2019
Schwab Charitable Sets Another Grant Record in 2018The DAF provider, at 20, has granted more than $11 billion to charity since its inception.
November 29, 2018
Americans Plan to Boost Donations This Holiday SeasonDisaster relief and health matters are donors' chief priorities, a survey found.