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Extra Deductions Coming in 2026 

Extra Deductions Coming in 2026 

Beginning in 2026, the new tax law gives donors more room to save. Single filers will be able to claim an additional $1,000 deduction, while married couples filing jointly will receive an extra $2,000.  What does that really mean for you? If you’re a single filer...
New Rules for Itemizers and Larger Gifts

New Rules for Itemizers and Larger Gifts

If you itemize your taxes, the new law adds a “floor” for charitable deductions starting in 2026. In simple terms, you’ll only get a deduction for the portion of your giving that’s above 0.5% of your adjusted gross income. For example, if your income is $200,000, the...
A Tax Break for Every Donor

A Tax Break for Every Donor

For the first time in some years, households who don’t itemize their taxes—that’s most of us—can deduct part of their charitable gifts because of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act. This change opens the door for more people to see a tax benefit tied directly to their...
Keep Your Mental Health in Mind this May (and Always)!

Keep Your Mental Health in Mind this May (and Always)!

by Jessica Liria – DLC Director of Prevention & Education In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, here are some great tips to strengthen and protect your mind: Prevention is Essential The correlation between prevention and wellness is understood in many...
Daniel Jimenez – DLC 2024 Employee of the Year

Daniel Jimenez – DLC 2024 Employee of the Year

Each year, about 9,000 Collier residents turn to DLC in moments of crisis. As you can imagine, these moments come with great anxiety, fear and myriad other emotions and circumstances. These clients rely on the front-line service providers who care for them when they...
Why Are Donor Advised Funds So Popular?

Why Are Donor Advised Funds So Popular?

By: Miriam Pereira, Senior Advancement Officer For Jerry and Julie Kerr, philanthropy is foundational to their faith. The Naples couple has supported churches as well as Christian youth and educational organizations for years. They believe so deeply in sharing their...