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Charitable Giving for Individuals under OBBBA Tax Rules 2.5 Credits 2.5 Credits

May 15, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT

Charitable Giving for Individuals under OBBBA Tax Rules 2.5 Credits 2.5 Credits

  • Daniel Johnson

    | CPA, AEP, CFP, EA

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  • Published on

    October, 2025

  • Subject Area

    Taxes

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May 15, 2026, 09:00 AM EDT

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Learning Objectives

  • Identify fundamental charitable gift types and qualifying recipient organizations.
  • Explain IRS rules on timing, valuation, and substantiation of contributions.
  • Analyze income tax deductions under AGI limits and OBBBA provisions.
  • Explore giving techniques including DAFs, QCDs, and appreciated property gifts.
  • Discuss special scenarios such as creative works and state tax credits.
  • Differentiate estate tax considerations for charitable transfers at death.

Course Overview

Charitable giving is more than just generosity; it is also a powerful planning tool when guided by the right tax strategies. With the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) taking effect in 2025, financial professionals must adapt to new rules shaping how individual taxpayers approach charitable contributions. Are you prepared to help clients maximize both their impact and their tax savings under these updated provisions?

This CE course introduces financial professionals to the essential rules, strategies, and tax implications of charitable giving by individual taxpayers. It covers foundational concepts, income tax limitations, giving techniques, and special scenarios, while emphasizing compliance with IRS requirements. Participants will explore practical ways to align generosity with financial efficiency, including documentation best practices and planning considerations that ensure maximum benefits from lifetime gifts.

Major Topics:

  • Charitable gift fundamentals
  • IRS compliance essentials
  • Deduction limits explained
  • OBBBA updates overview
  • Advanced giving strategies

By connecting updated law with proven giving strategies, this CE course equips you to advise clients more confidently. Join us to ensure your clients’ charitable gifts remain both meaningful and tax smart.

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On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

Live Webinar Credits for All Qualifications

License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2.5 CPE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02815-25-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02815-25-S) 2 CE Approved
Tax Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 344666) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2.5 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-02301) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 2.5 CPD Eligible
Federal Tax Law Update for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02815-25-S) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2.5 CPE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02815-25-S) 2 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02815-25-S) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Certified Investment Management Analyst (CIMA) (Approval No. 25MYCPE015) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2.5 CE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Certified Private Wealth Advisor (CPWA) (Approval No. 25MYCPE015) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2.5 CE Approved
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2.5 CPE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Management Advisor (RMA) (Approval No. 25MYCPE015) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2.5 CE Approved
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2.5 CPE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 2.5 CE Eligible
License details Credits Status
Taxes for Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 2.5 CPE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Enrolled Agents (EA) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02815-25-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02815-25-O) 2 CE Approved
Tax Planning for Certified Financial Planner (CFP-US) (Approval No. 344666) (Valid upto : Dec 31, 2026) 2.5 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) (Approval No. 6273-CE-02301) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Personal Financial Specialist (PFS) 2.5 CPD Eligible
Federal Tax Law Update for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02815-25-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Financial Consultant (ChFC) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Delaware Licensed Public Accountant (DE-LPA) 2.5 CPE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02815-25-O) 2 CE Approved
Federal Tax Law Update for LTC (Approval No. GEHNZ-U-02815-25-O) 2 CE Approved
Taxes for Retirement Income Certified Professional (RICP) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Life Underwriter (CLU) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Financial Services Certified Professional (FSCP) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Wealth Management Certified Professional (WMCP) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Iowa Licensed Public Accountant (IA-LPA) 2.5 CPE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Senior Living (CASL) 2.5 CE Eligible
Taxes for Maine Licensed Public Accountant (ME-LPA) 2.5 CPE Approved
Taxes for Chartered Advisor in Philanthropy (CAP) 2 CE Eligible
Taxes for Chartered Special Needs Consultant (ChSNC) 2.5 CE Eligible

Additional Information

Credits

2.5

Credits

2.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

Daniel Johnson

Daniel Johnson | CPA, AEP, CFP, EA

, Principles Financial Consulting, LLC

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Dan is an experienced financial professional based in Chicago, IL. He currently serves as an internal consultant and advanced planning advisor for a large nationwide registered investment advisory firm, where he provides specialized consulting services for advisors with complex client cases and practice management issues. He also develops and delivers internal training for advisors across the firm. 

 

In addition to his consulting role, Dan is the founder of Principles Financial Consulting, LLC, offering specialized consulting to private advisors and developing educational webinars and content for financial education providers. He is also a part-time instructor at UCLA Extension, teaching courses in tax and financial planning to professionals pursuing CPA, IRS EA, and CFP certifications. 

 

Previously, Dan was the Director of Training and Development at Cerity Partners, a nationwide RIA with approximately $120B in AUM. There he managed the firm's internal training program and ensured consistent standards for training and client deliverables across regional offices. Prior to that, he served as Program Director at the College for Financial Planning, creating and directing the SE-AWMA graduate program which generated $500K+ in revenue with a 90%+ graduation rate and attracted major corporate clients including US Bank, Bank of America, Vanguard, Charles Schwab, LPL Financial, Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo.  

 

At Kaplan Professional, Dan developed online training, CE webinars, and educational materials for financial professionals seeking to obtain or maintain federal and state licenses, certifications and designations, including FINRA registered reps, state insurance agents, and NASBA CPAs/EAs. 

 

Dan began his career as a financial advisor in the Twin Cities, providing guidance to a diverse clientele of individuals, families, business owners and executives nationwide. 

 

He holds an undergraduate degree from the University of Minnesota Duluth, graduate degrees from the College for Financial Planning and Warwick University, and professional designations including CFP®, IRS Enrolled Agent, and Accredited Estate Planner (AEP).

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MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

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To maintain compliance, you must follow the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include completing the course within the specified timeframe, passing the assessments, and keeping accurate records of your learning activities.

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We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

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A Live Webinar Group Internet-Based Credit is an interactive, real-time online seminar where professionals can earn Continuing Education credits by participating in live sessions led by experts in various fields. Our courses qualify for credits with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM, Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

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To earn credits, you must attend the entire live webinar, actively participate in any polls or questions, and complete any required evaluations or assessments. Credits are awarded based on your attendance and participation in the live session.

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MY-CPE LLC courses are accepted for continuing education credit by various professional certification programs, including NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, and HRCI. MY-CPE LLC is also recognized by SHRM to offer Professional Development Credits (PDCs) for SHRM-CP® and SHRM-SCP® recertification activities.

What are the requirements to maintain compliance with live webinar courses?

To maintain compliance, you must adhere to the guidelines set by NASBA and other regulatory bodies, which include attending the full duration of the webinar, participating in interactive elements, and completing any post-webinar evaluations or assessments.

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After successfully attending a live webinar and fulfilling all participation requirements, you can access and download your completion certificates from your account dashboard on our platform. These certificates are accepted for compliance and reporting purposes with NASBA, IRS, CFP Board, HRCI, SHRM (for PDCs), Payroll Org, FP Canada, and 25+ other professional organizations.

How are credits reported to governing bodies?

We issue instant credit certificates, ensuring they are valid for presentation to governing bodies. Typically, we report IRS, CTEC, CFP, IDFP, IWI, VBOA Ethics credits within 7 days – the fastest in the industry.

Reviews and Ratings

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Erik Domino, EA

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This course was very well organized and easy to follow. There were many examples of different situations that a tax professional may see related to individual charitable contributions. The presented discussed each situation in a easy to understand manner. The handout is a great reference for this topic.

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Marjorie Gifford, EA

5

Of all the programs I have been involved in, this one was most clearly presented at a level that was easily comprehended. The examples given helped with understanding the concepts. The speaker was easily understood. Wow!!!

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