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Act now: 3 key steps for your giving before tax changes take effect

Significant changes to U.S. tax law are coming next year, and waiting until 2026 could mean your charitable donations won’t be as valuable. The One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) introduces new limits for high-income taxpayers who itemize, making 2025 an important year to review and optimize your giving strategy.

We’ve created this checklist to help you navigate your thoughts around year-end charitable giving.

1. Consider accelerating your charitable donations

Consider front-loading charitable donations in 2025 rather than spreading them out over future years. The new rules will reduce the value of deductions for high-income itemizers starting in 2026, so acting now can help you maximize your tax benefits.

Connect with your J.P. Morgan advisor or accountant to determine the best amount to donate before year-end.

2. Choose the right sssets to donate

There are several different assets that donors can consider contributing to charity, including:

  • Cash,
  • Publicly traded securities,
  • Real estate,
  • Private business interests,
  • Personal property like art or collectibles, and
  • Retirement assets through a qualified charitable distribution (QCD).

Generally, the most efficient assets to donate are appreciated publicly traded securities held long term. That is because you can deduct the fair market value and the unrealized appreciation will not be subject to capital gains tax.

Qualified charitable distributions (QCDs) also offer a dual benefit by allowing donors to satisfy their required minimum distribution (RMD) through charitable gifts made directly from their IRAs to a public charity (up to $108,000 in 2025). Next year, this strategy could be even more attractive, as QCDs will not be subject to the new limitations on itemized deductions that may impact other types of donations.

3. Determine the right charitable recipient or giving vehicle

  • Direct gifts: If you already know which charities you want to support, donating directly ensures your gift goes straight to the cause.
  • Donor-Advised Funds (DAFs): These offer flexibility, immediate tax benefits, and the ability to support multiple charities over time, all while simplifying the giving process.
  • Private foundations: For those seeking more control and a lasting legacy, private foundations allow you to shape your charitable impact and involve family in giving decisions.

Selecting the right recipient or giving vehicle can help you achieve your philanthropic goals and make your charitable dollars go further. You can learn more about our donor-advised fund here.

Your J.P. Morgan team, in partnership with your tax advisor, is here to help you make the most of your charitable giving this year.

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Major U.S. tax law changes in 2026 may reduce the value of charitable donations for high-income taxpayers. Review and optimize your giving strategy before year-end 2025.

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