Tax Reform

Tax Reform

The current 2017 tax reform laws that include tax rates and bracket changes, higher standard deductions, repeal of personal exemptions, and the reduction in Schedule A itemized deductions are due to expire after 2025 unless new laws are enacted…

Charitable Donation Tax Strategies for 2023

Charitable Donation Tax Strategies for 2023

The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) decreased taxpayers’ ability to itemize many deductions, including making charitable contributions. This change has had a significant effect on charitable organizations, with the Urban-Brookings Tax Policy Center estimating that the cumulative loss to charitable organizations was $240 billion from 2017-2021.

During tax years 2020 and 2021, non-itemizing taxpayers were allowed to deduct up to $600 for those married, filing jointly, and $300 for single filers. However, in 2022, taxpayers could only deduct charitable contributions if they itemized and filed a Schedule A (Form 1040).

There are various strategies to consider, and Kakenmaster & Associates can advise you as to what strategy or combination of strategies might work best for your unique tax picture.