Preparing for Tax Season

Ready or not, it’s year-end again, which leads us right into tax season – that “most wonderful time of the year!” Here is our quick review of the tax reporting process for life income gifts.

2020 is Almost Over (Phew!) and the CARES Act is Expiring

The CARES Act and 2020 Charitable Tax Benefits Legislation known as the CARES Act introduced significant incentives to stimulate charitable giving in response to the Covid-19 pandemic. Some of those important tax incentives expire on December 31, 2020. Your donors will need to act quickly to take advantage of these tax-smart ways of giving before they are gone. Listed below are the most significant provisions applicable to charitable giving included in the CARES Act.

Supreme Court Ruling Changes Federal Tax Treatment of Same-Sex Couples

Edith Windsor and Thea Spyer entered a long-term relationship in the mid-1960s and made their home in the state of New York. In 2007, the couple was married in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In 2009, Thea passed away, leaving an inheritance of around $4.3 million to her spouse Edith.

“How to Say It” in Planned Giving (Useful Phrases)

One of your roles as a fundraiser is to match a donor’s charitable objectives with a plan that achieves those goals and supports your organization. Here are some phrases to incorporate into your dialogue with planned gift prospects during the important stages of discovery, cultivation, and solicitation.