Should you make charitable gifts in 2025 or 2026?

By most accounts, 2025 was a terrible year. If you are one of the few who had a good year, congratulations, and I envy you.

Personally, I can’t wait for 2025 to exit the building. But as always, there are year-end tax issues to consider, especially in a year that saw significant federal legislation passed.

In this season of giving, one item you should be aware of is the difference between charitable giving in 2025 versus 2026. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act included some changes...