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25 Days of Giving: 9 Quotes to Inspire Charitable Gifts

Thanks for the reading the 25 Days of Giving series…almost as good as this whiskey advent calendar, am I right? Each day through Christmas, I’m covering different aspects of charitable giving for both donors and nonprofit leaders. Have a topic you want covered or question you want answered  regarding charitable giving? Contact me. Sure, info […]

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25 Days of Giving: Charity Auctions & Tax Deductions

Thanks for reading the 25 Days of Giving series! Share with friends, family, & colleagues. Knowledge is indeed a “gift” when it comes to encouraging and maximizing smart charitable giving.  Headed to a holiday party this season? If it’s to celebrate/fundraise for your favorite charity, you might experience an auction (silent or otherwise). Charity auctions […]

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25 Days of Giving: Charitable Gifts Defined

If you’ve been reading along with the 25 Days of Giving Series throughout December, thank you. If you’ve happened upon the GoFisch blog just now, welcome! I hope to see you back here often. Giving for the sake of giving is great, however it’s financially wise to make certain your charitable donation is also beneficial in […]

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25 Days of Giving: Donation Bunching

Passed in 2017, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act ushered in many changes, including an increase in the standard deduction. The deduction for single filers is now $12,200 and $24,400 if you are a married joint-filer. In reality, this means that the number of households claiming the itemized deduction (including their exempt charitable donations) is much […]

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25 Days of Giving: 4 Huge Benefits of Charitable Gifts of Stock

Thanks for reading the 25 Days of Giving series. I’m “unwrapping” posts on various aspects of charitable giving each day through Christmas. A less-than-obvious, but an ideal asset for charitable donations is appreciated long-term, publicly-traded stock. Before we list the benefits, let’s break down the terms. Definitions Appreciated simply means increased in value. Long-term means […]

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25 Days of Giving: Teaching Kids About Charity

Happy 25 Days of Giving Series! If you’ve been reading along throughout December so far, thank you. If you’ve happened upon the GoFisch blog just now, welcome. I hope to see you back here often. Celebrating the holidays with children, be it family or friends’ children, can be a wonderful opportunity to “see” the magic and […]

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25 Days of Giving: What the “No Smile” Rule Means for Your Taxes

The title of this sounds pretty lacking in the “merry and bright” department…especially considering this is the 25 Days of Giving series! But, the name here describes a little-known deduction beneficial for volunteers…and nonprofits to stress to volunteers to indeed encourage more volunteering! The IRS does NOT allow a charitable deduction for volunteering your services. However, […]