One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three Big Picture PointersBy Julie Dais, Director of Gift Planning“So what does it mean for charitable planning, really?” That’s a question our team has been fielding from attorneys, CPAs, financial advisors and donors ever since the One...

Tongue Twister: OBBBA, IRAs, QCDs and FAQsBy Julie Dais, Director of Gift PlanningIf your head is spinning, it’s for a good reason! Let’s face it–the rules for using IRAs to give to charity were complicated before the OBBBA got thrown into the mix, and now, well good...

Navigating New Laws: Opportunities for 2025By Julie Dais, Director of Gift PlanningIt’s more important than ever to stay informed about how changes in the tax law may affect charitable giving. The recently passed One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) creates challenges...

One Big Beautiful Bill Act: Three Insights for PhilanthropyBy Julie Dais, Director of Gift PlanningThe One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) was signed into law by President Trump on July 4, 2025, after the House of Representatives approved the Senate’s changes to H.R....

Drilling Down, More Questions Than Answers: Pending Tax LegislationBy Julie Dais, Director of Gift PlanningThere’s little doubt that you’ve seen extensive news coverage of the "Big Beautiful Bill" (H.R. 1) that passed the House of Representatives by a 215-214 vote on...

CRTs: The Who, What, Where, When, Why and How?By Julie Dais, Director of Gift PlanningIf you’ve represented charitable families over the years, you’ve certainly heard the term Charitable Remainder Trust, or a CRT. You might have even helped clients set them up, but...

Prep Your Clients for Next Tax SeasonCongratulations! You've officially made it to the end of another tax season! As you reflect on all the work done over the past few months, you may be asking yourself, "How can I help my clients save more next year?" We've compiled...

Tax Time Blues: Why Is This So Hard?Tax time can be stressful for your clients for several reasons, and this year is no exception: A shifting legislative environment is making it difficult for you and your clients to update financial plans and tax strategies with...

Gifts of Real Estate: Watch Every StepBy Lindsay Laird, Vice President of Philanthropic ServicesWe’re hearing from more and more attorneys, accountants and financial advisors that your clients are expressing interest in giving real estate to charity as a way to extend...

Why the Interest in Charitable Gift Annuities?By Julie Dais, Director of Gift PlanningA Charitable Gift Annuity (CGA) provides a lifetime income stream, tax benefits and the opportunity to support charitable causes. This quarter, OCCF has received numerous calls from...