by Christine | Feb 2, 2012 | Charitable Giving, Estate Planning |
“If you’re wealthy, you set up your own private foundation. You get a deduction now, but you don’t have to give it all away right away. You can do it in a much more leisurely way.” It’s hard to comment on the recent outpouring of information about presidential hopeful...
by Christine | Jan 12, 2012 | Charitable Giving |
We have continued and adjusted our family giving rituals over the years, and I have learned a lot about how to do it right. Financial skill is far from an inherited ability: it is learned. So, too, with charity. The drive to give (and the know-how to do so well) is...
by Christine | Dec 30, 2011 | Charitable Giving, Tax Planning |
As individuals and businesses rush to make charitable contributions at this busy time of year, the IRS has issued several tips as reminders of tax law provisions that have taken effect in recent years. If you’re considering making last-minute charitable...
by Christine | Dec 15, 2011 | Charitable Giving, Estate Planning |
Is using a third party a better way to donate your charitable dollars? There has been a lot of interest this year in “donor-advised funds (DAF),” as a savvy tool for charitable giving. As we head further into the season of giving (and, with it, year-end tax planning),...
by Christine | Dec 8, 2011 | Charitable Giving, Estate Planning |
So what should you expect of your charities? Businesslike efficiency? Or something more intangible, less-easily defined? ‘Tis the Season of giving. However, before you begin making serious contributions to a charity, it’s important to consider your expectations of the...
