Like you, The Global Good Fund is adapting and changing in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. As we acclimate to our new reality, we would like to bring to your attention new tax incentives for charitable giving that were included in the recently enacted Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, or CARES Act.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For the 2020 tax year only, you may deduct cash contributions to Global Good Fund and most other public charities up to 100% of your adjusted gross income (AGI). Ordinarily these deductions would be limited to 60% of your adjusted gross income. This higher limit will allow especially generous donors to reduce their 2020 federal income tax to zero. Donors who are even more generous can carry forward unused cash contribution deductions up to five years. Contributions to donor advised funds or supporting organizations are not eligible for this special election. Also note that the 100% limit is reduced dollar-for-dollar by other itemized charitable deductions, which means that your charitable deductions in 2020 cannot exceed 100%, but you may be able to carry unused charitable deductions forward to future years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because federal income tax rates are progressive, it is not a given that it will be to your advantage to deduct 100% of your cash contributions in 2020. Check with your financial or other advisors to determine whether the 100% election makes sense for your specific circumstances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you do not itemize your deductions in 2020, you can still reduce your taxable income by up to $300 for contributions of cash to public charities. A married couple can reduce taxable income by $600 for these contributions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most required minimum distributions from retirement plans have been eliminated for 2020. Check with your financial advisor to see how this temporary rule will apply to you. Minimum distributions that have already started are still required from some defined benefit pension plans, but some required minimum distributions that would have started in 2020 may not have to start until 2021.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
If you are 70\u00bd or older, a qualified charitable distribution (\u201cQCD\u201d or \u201cIRA charitable rollover\u201d) allows you to contribute up to $100,000 to ARCE from your IRA without paying income tax. Although the usual benefit of counting toward your required minimum distribution has been waived for 2020, a qualified charitable distribution remains a great way for donors to make tax advantageous contributions, especially donors who do not itemize their deductions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CARES Act, which was necessary to address the far-reaching effects of the COVID19 pandemic, provides additional tax incentives to encourage charitable giving. You have important priorities for your family and loved ones, and we know that their health and financial well-being comes first. When you are ready, The Global Good Fund will be here to help you shape a charitable gift plan that suits your needs and allows you to keep helping with our important work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n