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Donor-Advised Fund + Appreciated Stock

Deduct now at FMV, grant to charity later — skip cap gains.

Overview

Contribute appreciated stock/crypto to a DAF: immediate FMV deduction (up to 30% AGI), zero cap-gains tax, and grant to charities over years. Great in high-income or liquidity-event years.

Best fit
High-income yearsConcentrated stockPhilanthropic families
Estimated impact
Cap gains avoided + 30–37% deduction

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