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Understand donation tax deductions, eligibility, and the records to keep.
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Prepare for a charitable gift in your will, with a practical planning checklist.
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Featured guide · U.S. federal · 2026
Giving & taxes.
Start with the essentials.
Understand eligibility, cash and noncash gifts, receipts, and the forms you may need. Includes the 2026 rules for eligible non-itemizers.
Read the giving & taxes guide →Already know the basics? Prepare to file →Gifts made in 2026 generally belong on the return filed in 2027. Check the instructions for the year you are filing.