How the New Charitable Deduction Rules Are Reshaping Giving in 2026
Federal charitable-giving rules changed significantly for the 2026 tax year. The Internal Revenue Service confirms that taxpayers who take the standard deduction can now deduct up to $1,000 in qualifying cash donations, or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly. Itemizers face a different change: charitable contributions are generally deductible only to the extent they exceed […]
