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Tax Smart Charitable Gifting
New laws for 2018 tax returns resulted in only 8% of taxpayers itemizing their deductions 1. This means that the remaining 92% of Americans no longer receive any tax benefits for their charitable contributions. This article shows how to recapture lost tax deductions for charitable contributions. First, a couple of facts on tax deductions: for…
Read MoreGlassman Wealth Proud To Support The Ryan Kerrigan Leukemia Golf Classic
I am always happy to spend some time out on a golf course, but the opportunity to support a good cause makes it significantly more meaningful. This past Monday my colleague, Colin Gerrety, and I had the opportunity to participate in the Ryan Kerrigan Leukemia Golf Classic alongside some friends. Glassman Wealth has been a…
Read MoreOpen Letter to the Newswomen of NewsBash 2018
Open letter to the Newswomen who Bashed Breast Cancer last night: Bravo. What an exceptional event last night! Thanks to you, a sell-out crowd witnessed an emotional and inspirational evening; all while changing the lives of women of the District. You were able to raise over $40,000 that will go directly to saving lives and giving…
Read MoreHow To Give Charitable Gifts – And Avoid Paying Tax – In 2018
This article was originally published on Forbes on February 12, 2018. There was a ton of excitement about the new tax law passed at the end of 2017, especially in the business community. But the changes brought about by the law will certainly impact another area as well: charitable giving. First, a little tax speak:…
Read MoreWhy You Should Build a Giving Portfolio – Today
This article was originally published on Forbes on January 26, 2018. Many of us spend countless hours analyzing every facet of our investment portfolios—including looking at past performance and future projections of what we hope to accomplish through our decisions to buy and sell assets. Forward-thinking parents even make the time to sit down with…
Read MoreGiving Back: Are Your Charity Dollars Going To Waste?
Giving back to the community is an important priority for many clients, and is a big part of what we do at Glassman Wealth. When you’re donating to a charity whether it is your local church, community center, or to a cause that could change the world like cancer research, your charitable giving can make a…
Read MoreDonor-Advised Fund: The Top Tax Move To Make This Year for Charitable Giving
One of the biggest questions we’ve received from clients recently is “What does Donald Trump’s tax plan mean for me?” With lower tax rates potentially on the way, many investors are wondering what they can do to prepare, take deductions now, and defer their income to future tax years. My suggestion is to take as…
Read MoreGiving Back: Supporting the Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation
An important part of the culture here at Glassman Wealth Services is giving back to the communities where we live. This past Saturday our team was able to get together outside of the office to support the Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation’s annual 5k fundraiser. Giving Back: Supporting the Jennifer Bush-Lawson Foundation This great organization supports economically disadvantaged mothers…
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