Here’s how to give wisely.

When is the best time to donate to charity? Really, the best time is any time — though, many people are in a particularly generous mood around the holiday season. And, as personal finance reporters, ...

To give wisely, experts recommend clarifying your priorities, researching local charities, and verifying legitimacy through ...

Scammers exploit the holiday season because it's a time when people are more generous and willing to donate to causes they care about. This creates an opportunity for fraudulent charities to take ...

Changes in the tax law will have different effects on people who take the standard deduction versus high earners who itemize.

Since the 2017 tax reform, fewer donors are able to claim deductions for their gifts. But with the right strategies, you may be able to turn your generosity into tax savings this year—before new ...

Giving to a good cause feels great — and if you itemize your taxes, it can also help lower your tax bill. The charitable donation tax deduction lets you write off qualified gifts to nonprofit ...

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Taxpayers should give as much consideration to the form in which they make charitable donations as they do to the amounts they give. By making some changes they might deliver more benefits to ...

No, retailers don’t use your generosity as a tax write-off. Here’s what really happens to your checkout donations.

TULSA, Okla. — As the holiday season approaches, charitable donation requests flood inboxes, mailboxes and phone lines. While many are legitimate appeals from worthy causes, scammers are exploiting ...