Tax-Offsetting Donation Calculator

Calculate the optimal donation to a non-profit or Donor-Advised Fund (DAF) that offsets long-term capital gains tax to net-zero, based on your expected investment return and tax deduction value.

Assumptions

Set deduction and gains rates. Defaults reflect 2026 rules and average state add-on.

For 2026+, set to 35%. For 2025, use your marginal rate (e.g., 37%).

Combined gains rate = federal + state. No separate state donation benefit assumed.

Single Scenario

Quickly estimate the offsetting donation for one capital amount and return.

Invested after gift
$92,397
Combined gains rate
28.8%

Results Table

Capitals × Returns. Rounds to whole dollars.

Tax-Offsetting Donation Calculation for Multiple Capitals and Returns
CapitalExpected ReturnDonation AmountInvested After GiftTax on GainsTax Savings
$10,0008%$9,382$216$216
$10,00010%$9,240$266$266
$10,00012%$9,101$315$315
$50,0008%$46,912$1,081$1,081
$50,00010%$46,199$1,331$1,330
$50,00012%$45,507$1,573$1,573
$100,0008%$93,824$2,162$2,162
$100,00010%$92,397$2,661$2,661
$100,00012%$91,013$3,145$3,145
$1,000,0008%$938,237$21,617$21,617
$1,000,00010%$923,970$26,610$26,611
$1,000,00012%$910,131$31,454$31,454
Simplifications: ignores AMT, phase-outs, SALT, timing, dividend treatment, AGI caps. Assumes itemizing and donation within AGI limits.

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