Because donor-advised funds are philanthropic giving vehicles administered by charitable sponsors, such as community foundations, they can benefit you for tax planning purposes.
Tax Benefits of Donor-Advised Funds
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What is a Donor-Advised Fund?
Administered by a charitable sponsors, donor advised funds are simple, tax-efficient vehicles to support your favorite nonprofit organizations or areas of interest.
What are the Benefits of Opening a Donor-Advised Fund at a Community Foundation?
Learn about donor-advised funds and why charitably-minded San Diegans turn to community foundations to manage these investment vehicles.
Bunching Charitable Donations to Maximize Tax Deductions
Diane L. Gilabert, CPA shares how "bunching" your charitable donations is a strategy that could maximize future tax deductions and reduce the taxes you pay.
3 Strategies to Ease Your Estate Tax Burden
W. Gary Stemple CFP®, CLU®, CRPC® shares three estate planning strategies that will ensure more of your assets will get to your heirs rather than be used to pay estate taxes.
Incorporating Your Financial Plan Into Your Estate Plan
Ashley Copp, CFA shares why Donor Advised Funds can add efficiency to your estate plan and be an excellent tool to begin a conversation with heirs regarding your legacy, values, and the roles assigned in your estate plan.
So Your Clients Want a Private Foundation
Lynda Sands, JD, MBA shares how Donor Advised Funds could meet the needs and philanthropic desires for clients without the burdens and costs of creating a private foundation.
Be Smart and Prepared When Life Happens Via a Power of Attorney
Paul J. Hynes, CFP® shares why creating a Power of Attorney (POA) is essential and how problems can arise if your POA is MIA.
Are You Successfully Preparing Your Heirs for Wealth?
R. J. Kelly, ChFC®, CLU®, IAR, RICP®, MSFS explains why most wealth transfers are doomed to fail, and how communication and a "Letter of Intent" are the keys to preparing your heirs for success.
Using Charitable Trusts In Your Retirement Planning
W. Gary Stemple CFP®, CLU®, CRPC® explains how a charitable remainder trust (CRT) allows an owner to sell property and to reinvest the proceeds without having to pay any immediate tax on the gain.
