Congress changed three charitable-deduction rules this year. The most common way people give money to charities these days is now also probably the most expensive way.
Source: [MarketWatch](https://www.marketwatch.com/story/congress-changed-the-rules-around-charitable-giving-do-it-earlier-in-the-year-to-save-money-392e5de3?mod=mw_rss_topstories)