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Taxes, receipts, workplace giving and donor-advised funds: the practical side of generosity, explained without jargon.
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Charitable Tax Deductions in 2026: What Changed and What It Means for You
The new $1,000 / $2,000 deduction for non-itemizers, the 0.5% floor for itemizers, and what to do now.
Read Give SmartDonation Receipts Explained: What You Need for Every Kind of Gift
Bank records, the $250 written acknowledgment, the $75 rule, Form 8283 and appraisals.
Read Give SmartDonor-Advised Funds and Workplace Giving, Explained
How DAFs work, who they suit, and how to get the most from payroll giving and employer matches.
Read Give SmartGiving to Veterans' Causes: How to Help and Avoid Sound-Alike Charities
Check veterans charities carefully, and find hands-on ways to serve at the VA and in your town.
ReadTrack your donations
Keep dates, amounts and receipts in one place, and export them at tax time.