It’s the season of giving, which can feel good and help you down the road when you fill out your tax forms. Now is the time to think about your donation plan and make your contributions count.
If you plan to donate either your time or money to a reputable charity, there are a lot of benefits. The IRS allows you to deduct up to 60% of your taxable income with charitable contributions. To make the most of the existing tax benefits, you’ll need to plan ahead and stay organized.
Sabino Vargas is a senior financial adviser for Vanguard. He says the worst mistake you can make when making charitable contributions this time of year is not being strategic.
That means planning and fully exploring the potential tax benefits. Vargas says it’s critical to take inventory of your accounts. You can then consider whether donating stocks instead of cash or a check is more beneficial. “You may be able …