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DAF Before QCD? A Charitable Giving Strategies Q&A with Dr. James

eMoney Advisor

Below I’ve answered common questions from financial advisors on coordinating a client’s RMD with a QCD to make the most of tax benefits, whether clients should first fund a donor-advised fund (DAF) before a QCD, as well as some general guidelines to follow. The QCD is generally more tax-advantaged if you are giving cash.

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Pro Tips for Using Client Education to Boost Financial Planning

eMoney Advisor

We also follow a cadence that helps us plan our schedule. We start the year with a session focused on budgeting and typically end the year with a webinar related to tax and charitable planning. It is not meant to be, and should not be taken as financial, legal, tax or other professional advice.

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Year-End Donations and #GivingTuesday

James Hendries

So, here is a list of things for you to think about as you consider your year-end charitable donations. Make a Plan. Ideally, at the beginning of every year – with your financial professional – you would map out a plan to maximize the tax benefits of your giving. to support. Is it an organization that supports literacy?