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With Rising Interest Rates, Charitable Remainder Trusts Are Gaining Popularity

by Arthur Geffen | Jan 4, 2023 | Charitable Gifts, Trusts

Every taxpayer’s financial situation is unique, and some donors may be looking for a more sophisticated approach to charitable giving. A charitable remainder trust (“CRT”) can be an effective tool for accomplishing your philanthropic goals while also creating a source...

Year-end giving reminder: Special tax deduction helps most people give up to $600 to charity, even if they don’t itemize

by Arthur Geffen | Nov 3, 2021 | Charitable Gifts, Income Tax

  WASHINGTON – The Internal Revenue Service today reminded taxpayers that a special tax provision will allow more Americans to easily deduct up to $600 in donations to qualifying charities on their 2021 federal income tax return. Ordinarily, people who choose to...

5 Ways to Incorporate Charitable Giving into Your Estate Plan

by Arthur Geffen | Mar 3, 2020 | Charitable Gifts

  People give to charities for many reasons — to honor a loved one, to help a cause they feel passionately about, or simply to do something good. However, charitable giving also has significant tax implications that can lower income taxes during your life...

Nonprofit Explorer – ProPublica

by Arthur Geffen | Jun 13, 2019 | Charitable Gifts, Tax, Tax Solutions

Learn about those people and organizations soliciting you before you make a contribution Use this database to view summaries of 3 million tax returns from tax-exempt organizations and see financial details such as their executive compensation and revenue and expenses....

Tool on IRS.gov helps taxpayers research charities before making donations

by Arthur Geffen | Nov 26, 2018 | Charitable Gifts

When people are done giving thanks at the dinner table, many start another kind of giving. The annual Giving Tuesday happens the week after Thanksgiving to kick off the season of charitable giving. This year, Giving Tuesday falls on Tuesday, November...

New Tool Provides More Information About Exempt Organizations

by Arthur Geffen | May 16, 2018 | Charitable Gifts

The IRS launched a new tool on IRS.gov that gives taxpayers fast and easy access to information about exempt organizations. The new Tax Exempt Organization Search replaces the EO Select Check tool. Here are some things taxpayers will find when they use the new TEOS...
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  • Future Returns: Turning Low Stock Prices Into a Plus for Estate Planning March 15, 2023
  • Grantor Trust: Tired Of Paying Income Tax On Trust Income? February 9, 2023
  • With Rising Interest Rates, Charitable Remainder Trusts Are Gaining Popularity January 4, 2023
  • WISHING ALL A HAPPY AND HEALTHY NEW YEAR December 30, 2022
  • Chart Shows Estimated 2023 IRS Tax refund dates – When Will You Get Your Refund? December 27, 2022

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