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Serving charitable clients: Dual strategies emerge
As tax laws and market dynamics continue to shift, it is important for attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors to be aware of two increasingly distinct groups of donors. On one hand, the high federal estate tax exemption and new restrictions on itemizing charitable deductions are creating unique opportunities for your clients whose assets exceed $30 million. On the other hand,
Donor-Advised Funds: Flexible, Tax-Friendly, and Just the Beginning
As attorneys, CPAs, and financial advisors, you’ve no doubt noticed that financial publications’ coverage of donor-advised funds is increasing. This is no surprise, considering that these popular vehicles can help your clients achieve both their financial and philanthropic goals. A donor-advised fund at the community foundation is not only useful as a standalone tool, but even more importantly, it can
Keep going: Why Donor-Advised Funds Are Still Essential
The end of 2025 brought a whirlwind of charitable planning activity since many taxpayers wanted to maximize the tax benefits of their charitable donations before the 0.5% “floor” and 35% “cap” on charitable deductions kicked in on January 1, 2026. Donor-advised funds remain a highly relevant and strategic tool for your clients. Fundamentally, regardless of tax benefits, your clients’ charitable
For your clients who love local causes, GPCF is the place
Your clients probably give to a wide variety of charities year after year. The causes they support represent a range of motivations, including personal experience, a role as a volunteer or board member, family tradition, or alignment with values and community priorities. Many of the charitable organizations your clients support are local. That’s important to note because it means that
Client Reminders For 2026
When you are meeting with clients, consider sharing this information to build relationships and support our county. 1. Social Security COLA increases Retirees are a unique group when it comes to tools and techniques related to charitable giving. Given that a high percentage of older cohorts give to charity each year, discussing your clients’ Social Security benefits is a logical
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