This document discusses various charitable giving techniques and their tax implications. It begins by defining a charitable gift as a donation to a qualified charitable organization for the primary purpose of benefiting the charity. It then discusses different types of charitable gifts one can make during their lifetime or after death through their will or trust. These include outright gifts of cash or property as well as more complex planned giving vehicles like charitable lead trusts, remainder trusts, and gift annuities. The document provides details on deductibility limits, substantiation requirements, and how different techniques can help achieve donor goals like reducing taxes or receiving lifetime income from donated assets.