Make a Bigger Impact with Tax-Smart Giving in 2026
Maximize your charitable impact while taking advantage of new tax benefits.
Why Tax-Smart Giving Matters
2026 brings important tax law changes that create new opportunities for charitable giving.
With the right strategy, you can support the causes you care about while improving your overall tax efficiency.
- Reduce taxable income
- Increase your giving power
- Support causes you care about
- Create long-term impact
What’s New in 2026
- New deduction for non-itemizers: Up to $1,000 (individual) or $2,000 (married filing jointly)
- Cash donations: Deduct up to 60% of adjusted gross income (AGI)
- High-income limitation: Deduction value capped at 35% for top tax brackets
Smart Giving Strategies
Time Your Giving
“Bunching” multiple years of donations into one year may allow you to exceed the standard deduction and increase tax savings.
A donor-advised fund can help you give now and distribute funds over time.
Give More Than Cash
Donating appreciated assets such as stock or real estate can provide additional benefits:
- Avoid capital gains tax
- Receive a deduction for full market value
- Increase your total charitable impact
Use Your IRA
If you are age 70½ or older, you can make Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) directly from your IRA.
- Reduce taxable income
- Satisfy required minimum distributions
- Give efficiently to charity
Give More—Without Spending More
Tax-smart strategies allow you to maximize your impact while minimizing your tax burden.
How to Donate Stock
Get Started
Contact Gloria Hurwitz
Phone: 740-751-8702
Email: [email protected]
Transfer Instructions
United Church Homes, Inc.
Tax ID: 34-4429276
Schwab DTC: 0164 (Code 40)
Account Number: 6227-2061
Notify Our Team
Lars Olson – [email protected]
Julie Webster – [email protected]
Final Step
Email Eric Klenzman ([email protected]) with:
- Date of transfer
- Number of shares
- Value per share
Create a Lasting Legacy
You can extend your impact through planned giving options such as:
- Bequests in your will or trust
- Retirement account beneficiaries
- Life insurance gifts
Contact us at [email protected] or call 740-751-8702.
Start Your Tax-Smart Giving Plan Today
Our team is here to help you explore the best giving options for your goals.
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