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Boost your tax savings by donating appreciated stock instead of cash
November 4, 2025
Categories: charitable giving, Deductions, Donation, NIIT, Stocks, Taxable Gain
Saving taxes probably isn’t your primary reason for supporting your favorite charities. But tax deductions can be a valuable added benefit. If you donate long-term appreciated stock, you potentially can save even more. Not just a deduction Appreciated publicly traded stock you’ve held more than one year is long-term capital gains property. If you donate it to a qualified charity, you may be able to enjoy two tax benefits. First, if you itemize deductions, you can claim a charitable


