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Scenario

When tax incentives complicate moral motivations for giving

I donate a lot to charity partly for the tax deduction and I feel gross about it because it makes my generosity feel calculated instead of genuine.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The intersection of policy encouragement and personal ethics muddies the clarity of altruistic intention and authentic generosity.

Your guide for this
Zera
Zera works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Taxes — philosophy and navigation?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

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