Charitable Giving
Learn about the most effective ways your clients can contribute to charities that align with their personal philanthropic goals while also reducing their taxes.
CARES Act Charity Tax Break Creates a Trust Planning Opportunity, but Act Fast
By Robert Bloink | William H. ByrnesA CRUT allows high-income clients to make a big donation without relinquishing all income-generating potential of the assets.
October 01, 2021
Affluent Americans Gave 48% More on Average Last Year: BofANearly 3 in 4 respondents said their giving wouldn't change even if it wasn't tax deductible.
September 24, 2021
Donors Plan to Give More in 2021: Fidelity CharitableA year and a half into the COVID era, donors continue to boost their generosity, the study found.
September 20, 2021
Surprise! CARES Act Charity Tax Break for 2021 Is Not Above the Line After AllMany advisors and tax planners missed this change when the CARES Act provision was extended, CPA Jeffrey Levine says.
September 16, 2021
Edward Jones Plans Pay Equity Studies, $150M in DonationsThe firm's initiatives include an anticipated $150 million in philanthropic contributions in the U.S. and Canada in the next five years.
September 09, 2021
More Than 9 in 10 CFPs Strongly Satisfied With Career Choice: SurveyThe CFP Board polled certificants about the value of the credential.
September 07, 2021
4 Signs Your Client Is Ready for a Roth IRA ConversionThe tax environment is favorable, but what does your client's financial situation look like? Here's what to consider.
August 05, 2021
How Donors Can Better Utilize Charitable Giving: BNY Mellon Wealth ManagementThe annual report addresses potential opportunities for donors to better realize financial and tax benefits.