Few topics stir up as much frustration—or confusion—as taxes. Every spring, millions of Americans gather their documents, say a quick prayer, and hope for a good outcome. Some rejoice over a big refund. Others wince at a balance due. But as Christians, we’re called to “not be conformed to this world” (Romans 12:2) so we should think about taxes differently. Our approach should be shaped not by fear, resentment, or even excitement—but by faithfulness, wisdom, and stewardship.

Our advisors at the Christian Financial Advisors Network talk a lot about generosity and stewardship. We believe giving is vital in breaking the power that money has over us but also is a way to rejoice and give glory to God.

With that being said, there is one specific vehicle that stretches how much you’re able to give to the charities and causes you care about.

As we progress into the final quarter of the year, it tends to beg the question, “What are the tax advantaged year-end giving opportunities?”

As Christians, we want to make sure we’re maintaining a generous heart but also taking advantage of what the tax code has to offer.

Many Christians tend to view their money through the lens of stewardship, meaning that God is the ultimate owner of everything and we are just managing it for him. We even have two different blog posts on stewardship on this site, this one by Kaysi Gordon and this one by Chris Wells.

When we think of stewardship, we usually think of budgeting, managing debt, or even passing our wealth to the next generation. But what about taxes? When was the last time taxes came to mind when you were considering your stewardship journey?