Philanthropy through Real Estate

The landscape of philanthropic giving, especially involving real estate, is evolving significantly with the 2026 tax changes from the 'One Big Beautiful Bill.' A key shift is the introduction of a 0.5% Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) floor for itemized charitable deductions, challenging traditional giving patterns. How are you advising clients or adapting your own strategy to ensure maximum impact and tax efficiency for real property donations under these new rules? The latest insights from TurboTax highlight how donors must contribute more than 0.5% of their AGI for itemized deductions to kick in. This change underscores the importance of strategic planning, such as 'bunching' donations, particularly for those considering gifts of appreciated real estate. Understanding these nuances is crucial for both donors and their advisors. Read more about these changes here: https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/tax-deductions-and-credits/one-big-beautiful-bill-charitable-deduction-changes-for-2026/ View and join any or all of our communities — AI, quantum, and real estate: https://alex-companies.com/linkedin/groups If there's an AI, quantum, or real estate community you'd like to see us convene, tell us — this portfolio grows by request. MIT, Nvidia, Google and IBM-Trained. Cross Domain-Expert. Quantum AI Educator. Solepoint (Facts Already Defined) Strategic Practitioner. Real Estate Intelligence Leader. VUI Native AI Cloud Architect. AI Certifications Development. George Arnold Alexander III Director, ALEX Companies Associate Broker, Alexander Tiffany Southwest, LLC +1 713.918.9951 · [email protected]