It's a winning combination. By donating your appreciated asset before the sale – rather than selling first and then donating the proceeds – less money goes to the government in taxes, more money goes to the charities you care about, and more money stays in your pocket.

You get a larger charitable deduction on your income taxes (which saves you money personally), and you avoid paying capital gains taxes (which sends more money to charity, rather than the Federal government).

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