For many Americans the new tax act, now known as Tax Cuts & Jobs Act of 2017, means they will no longer itemize their charitable deductions. While this may make their tax filing simpler, it also means that giving money to charity will no longer be tax deductible...
Randy Fox
Bequest programs are a fundamental building block of any planned giving program and for good reasons: They are simple to establish; they represent the largest segment of planned gifts (over 65 percent by some estimates); and they do not change the donor’s life one iota...
On occasion, I get called in to discuss planned giving options, especially for smaller organizations. Often, they want to attempt to roll out a planned giving program without first laying the proper groundwork. In football terminology, start with basic “blocking and tackling...
The Tax Cut and Jobs Act that went into effect on Jan. 1 contains sweeping changes to the entire tax system. Corporate, personal and estate taxes have been revamped entirely, and practitioners are scrambling to adapt to the new regime and to provide the “right” advice for their clients...