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Planned Giving Update

Legislative changes that took effect this year may impact how or when you choose to make a charitable gift.

  • A new deduction for nonitemizers. Claim an above-the-line deduction of up to $1,000 ($2,000 for joint filers) for cash gifts to qualified public charities (excluding donor-advised funds). If you don’t typically itemize your taxes, this is a new opportunity to save.
  • A new cap on deductions for top earners. Itemizers in the 37% tax bracket will have the tax benefit of their deductions capped at 35%.
  • A new minimum giving threshold. Only the amount of total annual giving that surpasses 0.5% of your adjusted gross income qualifies for a deduction (if you itemize). You may want to consider bunching gifts for multiple years into one tax year to exceed both the giving floor and the high standard deduction.

One thing hasn’t changed—charitable giving is still a powerful way to make a difference, create a legacy, and make the most of tax-smart planning.

Spotlight on Giving

An Easy Way to Make a Future Gift

Who are the named beneficiaries on your IRA, retirement accounts, or life insurance policies? If you don’t immediately know the answer, it’s time to do a quick review to make sure they reflect your current situation and wishes. Luckily, it is simple to update a beneficiary designation, and your review may reveal a powerful way to meet your charitable goals.

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Leave an Enduring Legacy

New York Institute of Technology’s Heritage Society is a way for us to honor the transformative power of planned giving.

You hold the key to our ability to transform lives well into the future by supporting hands-on learning both in and out of the classroom. By including New York Tech in your estate plan, you advance our mission, create a meaningful legacy, and qualify to join other supporters as part of our Heritage Society.

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Recent News

The IRS has made cost-of-living adjustments to many items for 2026. The annual gift tax exclusion remains $19,000 per recipient (up from $18,000 in 2024). The gift tax exclusion for a noncitizen spouse is $194,000 (up from $190,000). The gift and estate tax basic exclusion amount is $15,000,000 (up from $13,990,000). And the limits on qualified charitable distributions from an IRA are also higher.

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Information contained on this website is current at the time of posting. It is intended for educational and informational purposes only and should not be considered technical or legal advice. Please consult a legal, tax, or other professional advisor when planning a charitable gift.