Money Minute with Matt: DAF, Smart Charitable Giving
A donor-advised fund (DAF) is a powerful way to give to charity while maximizing tax benefits.
Matt explains how a DAF works, why it’s especially useful in high-income years, and how donating appreciated assets can help avoid capital gains taxes while growing charitable dollars tax-free. Listen to see if a donor-advised fund could be a smart fit for your charitable strategy.
Transcript
Welcome to your Money Minute with Matt where we help you live well financially in 60 seconds or less.
Speaker A:Have you ever wanted a tax deduction this year, but the flexibility to give your money away later?
Speaker A:If so, a donor advised fund, often called a daf, might be one of the most powerful tools that you're not using.
Speaker A:A donor advised fund works like a charitable investment account.
Speaker A:You contribute cash.
Speaker A:Appreciated assets like stocks receive an immediate tax deduction and then decide over time which charities to support and when.
Speaker A:This is especially valuable in high income years like a business sale bonus or large capital gains because you can front load multiple years of giving into one tax year, lower your taxable income now, and spread your charitable impact out over many years.
Speaker A:Even better, if you donated appreciated assets, you can avoid capital gains and potentially allow those charitable dollars to grow tax free before being granted out.
Speaker A:A DAF isn't about giving more, it's about giving smarter.
Speaker A:If you're already charitable or thinking about a large gift, the structure matters.
Speaker A:If you'd like to explore whether a donor advised fund or another giving strategy makes sense for you, give me a call and let's schedule some time to talk through what's best for your situation.
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