Queer Eye for the Straight Organization

The different tax treatment for same-sex couples also is extremely important when it comes to planned giving. If your organization doesn’t have the capacity to learn about these distinctions in depth, I suggest you not delve into those solicitations until thoroughly briefed by a professional. Estate planning is very different for same-sex couples and their families. Almost all planned-giving resources for nonprofit professionals are based on a heterosexual model in which married couples can transfer vast amounts of wealth without any tax consequences. Since the federal government doesn’t yet acknowledge same-sex couples as married, the potential gift-tax consequences are significant and impact planned giving.