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Charitable Giving Abroad

US deductibility of foreign charity donations, treaty-based deductions, DAF strategy, QCD for retirees, and host-country tax benefits.

Your Donations

Donations to US Charities ($)

Donations to Foreign Charities ($)

Total Income ($)

Host Country

Age (for QCD)

Appreciated Stock to Donate ($FMV)

Strategies

🏦 Donor Advised Fund (DAF)

Bunch multiple years of donations into one year to exceed the standard deduction. Invest the DAF balance tax-free and distribute grants over time. Works perfectly for expats who often take the standard deduction.

📊 Appreciated Stock Donation

Donate long-term appreciated stock directly to charity. You get the full FMV deduction AND avoid capital gains tax on the appreciation. Double benefit.

🎂 QCD (Age 70½+)

Qualified Charitable Distribution — donate up to $105,000/year directly from your IRA to charity. Counts toward RMD, excluded from income. Better than deducting.