Mailbag Question:

“I’d like to give more Money to a couple different charities this year, but my tax person said it wouldn’t help my taxes.  Is there a way I can make a gift that reduces my taxes?”

Intro:

“There are a ton of different ways to give to charity, but not all of them will help you on your taxes.  This week we cover a listener question about tax efficient charitable giving, and when it will or will not help you.”

Resources:

Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): What They Are and How They Work

nerdwallet.com/article/taxes/donor-advised-funds

Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

fidelity.com/building-savings/learn-about-iras/required-minimum-distributions/qcds

The New Etiquette of Negotiating With Your Real-Estate Agent

wsj.com/personal-finance/the-new-etiquette-of-negotiating-with-your-real-estate-agent-1ff585c7

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Grant Bledsoe Financial Planner to Business Owners

I'm a financial planner to business owners, and the founder of Three Oaks Wealth. Our firm helps business owners align their business interests with their personal finances, often including the exit or sale of equity holdings.

I hold several professional credentials, including the CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™, Chartered Financial Analyst, and Certified Exit Planning Advisor designations.