Charitable Giving Landscape - Charitable giving reached a record $590 billion in the past year, primarily driven by stock market wealth [2] - Tax changes could cause a significant shift in who gives and how much [2] Tax Law Changes - New charitable deduction of up to $1,000 for individuals and $2,000 for married couples taking the standard deduction [3] - Itemizers, mainly the wealthy, will not be able to deduct the first 0.5% of their gross income given to charity [3] - Deduction limits for those in the top tax bracket allow claiming only a 35% tax deduction for charitable gifts, down from 37% [4] Impact Assessment - Supporters believe the changes will encourage more giving by everyday Americans [4] - Others estimate the changes will reduce overall giving by more than $8 billion [4]
'Big beautiful bill' changes the tax code on charitable giving: Here's what to know
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