Charitable Giving
Understand charitable giving strategies to minimize your taxes by maximizing your gifts of securities, cash, or goods to nonprofit organizations.
Noncash Charitable Contributions for Tax-Smart Giving
Leveraging the appreciation of assets such as real estate or stock to make charitable gifts can help maximize your philanthropic impact and reduce your taxes.
12 Tax-Smart Charitable Giving Tips for 2024
Increase your charitable impact while potentially reducing your taxable income.
Is a Private Foundation Right for You?
Is a private foundation the best way to further your family's philanthropic goals? Here's how to decide—and why you might consider a donor-advised fund instead.
Are Political Contributions Tax Deductible?
While charitable donations are tax-deductible, political contributions decidedly are not. Understanding the distinctions can help ensure that your giving is aligned with your objectives.
Which Charitable Trust Is Right for You?
Charitable lead trusts or charitable remainder trusts can help satisfy your philanthropic and financial goals. Here's how to include charitable intentions in your estate plan.
Cash Flow & Philanthropy: Charitable Remainder Trusts
A charitable remainder trust can provide a tax break and income for life.
Advanced Tax Strategies for Donating Equity Awards
Discover which types of equity compensation can be donated to charity, and what the potential tax benefits of those donations may be.
How Charitable Gift Annuities Work
Charitable gift annuities are in the philanthropy spotlight thanks to the SECURE 2.0 Act. Schwab wealth expert Susan Hirshman explains how they work.
Tax-Smart Strategies for Annual Charitable Giving
Achieve greater impact for the causes you care about by pursuing tax-efficient charitable giving strategies.
Tax-Smart Charitable Giving
If you're deciding between taking the standard deduction or itemizing, learn three tax-smart ways to get a tax deduction for your charitable giving.