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It’s tax season, which means it’s a terrific time to ensure that your charitable giving goals are on track and here are four items to discuss with your CPA. New rules for itemizing charitable deductions As in prior years, charitable contributions are deductible only if you itemize your deductions. If your total itemized deductions do not exceed the standard deduction,

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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

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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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Many people approach a new year with a genuine desire to be more intentional about their charitable giving. They know they want to make a difference, align their generosity with their values, and perhaps even involve their families—but they are often unsure where to begin. The combination of busy lives, changing tax laws, and an ever-growing number of worthy causes

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[ad_1]     It’s the FINAL week for the Gifting Grinnell Online Auction. Visit https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/gifting-grinnell-auction/ and nab some great items before they are gone! Get your bids in before Thursday at 11:59pm or better yet buy it now! Proceeds benefit the highlighted nonprofits below. We www.ahrensfamilyfoundation.org     [ad_2] Source

[ad_1]     Don’t miss out on the Gifting Grinnell Online Auction! https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/gifting-grinnell-auction/ We are on week 4 and the final week. Get those bid in now before they are gone. Auction ends Thursday, March 4. Great new items from local businesses have been added and we will continue to add throughout the week. All proceeds go to local nonprofit

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[ad_1] Check out some hot steals happening now at the Gifting Grinnell Online Auction. Visit https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/gifting-grinnell-auction/ and get your bids in before Thursday at 11:59pm or better yet buy it now! Proceeds benefit the highlighted nonprofits below. [ad_2] Source

[ad_1] There are a number of new products on the Gifting Grinnell Virtual Auction site for this week including items from Bill’s Jewelry Shop, Jay’s Deli, She Shed Boutique, Witte’s Home Decorating and more! Bids will be accepted until 11:59 this Thursdays! https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/gifting-grinnell-auction/ [ad_2] Source

[ad_1]     Week 2 of Gifting Grinnell is highlighting the following Nonprofit Programs. Please go and check out some great items at https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/gifting-grinnell-auction/ to Bid or Buy It Now. Proceeds will go to the programs spotlighted as well as 10% to the Nonprofit Emergency Relief Fund (NERF). Week 2 auction closes tomorrow at midnight! New items will be added

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[ad_1] Week 2 of Gifting Grinnell is LIVE! This program was designed to help support our area businesses AND nonprofit organizations. Go to https://ahrensfamilyfoundation.org/gifting-grinnell-auction/ to to learn more and check out some great items to Bid or Buy It Now! Items go fast! New items added each week. Week 2 proceeds will go to the Vosburg Music Fund, Jasper, Marion,

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