As the holiday season approaches, we at Sapphire Taxes & Signing Services extend our warmest greetings to you. It’s November, a time for reflection, gratitude, and giving back. In this edition of our newsletter, we’ll explore the intersection of Thanksgiving, giving, and tax benefits.
Thanksgiving: Contributing and Tax Advantages
Thanksgiving is a time to express gratitude and share with others. Did you know that your acts of generosity can also bring tax benefits? Here are some ways you can give back and potentially reduce your tax liability:
- Charitable Donations: Consider making charitable donations to your favorite nonprofit organizations. Donations to qualified charities are typically tax-deductible. Keep records of your contributions for tax purposes.
- Volunteering: While you can’t deduct the value of your time, some expenses related to volunteering may be deductible, such as mileage or supplies. Be sure to keep track of these expenses.
- Donor-Advised Funds: If you plan to make substantial donations, consider using a donor-advised fund (DAF). These funds allow you to make a tax-deductible contribution now and recommend grants to specific charities later.
- Gifting Appreciated Assets: If you have appreciated assets like stocks or real estate, donating them can provide significant tax advantages, including avoiding capital gains tax.
- IRA Charitable Distributions: If you’re 70½ or older, you can make qualified charitable distributions directly from your IRA, which may count towards your required minimum distribution (RMD) and be tax-free.
- Proper Documentation: Ensure you keep records of your charitable activities and donations, including receipts and acknowledgment letters from the organizations you support.
Plan Ahead with Sapphire Taxes & Signing Services
As you prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving and give back to your community, we encourage you to reach out to us for personalized advice on how to optimize your charitable giving for tax purposes. Our team can help you navigate the tax implications of your generosity and ensure you maximize your potential deductions.
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Thank you for choosing Sapphire Taxes & Signing Services as your trusted tax, bookkeeping, and notary partner. We are grateful for your continued trust, and we wish you a warm and joyous Thanksgiving!
Warm regards,
Shemea Broom
Owner, Sapphire Taxes & Signing Services
Phone: 205-235-2373
Email: info@sapphiretaxnotary.com
P.S. Stay tuned for our December issue, where we’ll wrap up the year with a “Year-End Tax Review and Resolutions” for 2024!