Each year it is the generous spirit of friends that makes our work possible. This generosity is evident in countless ways, including gifts of financial support. And while giving may seem a straight forward discussion, there are many ways that friends choose to make a gift to the HCC Foundation. Some careful planning will ensure that your objectives are met. Here is an overview of some of the most common ways to make a gift and the benefits of each.
Giving stocks or bonds may provide greater tax benefits. If you have owned securities for more than one year and the fair market value has increased since you purchased them, you can avoid capital gains tax and receive a charitable income tax deduction equal to the fair market value.
A gift of real estate that has been held for more than a year also has the advantage of providing you with a charitable deduction based on the current fair market value, as well as bypassing capital gains tax on the appreciation.
Selected artwork, books and antiques are examples of gifts of personal property that can, in certain situations, be an appropriate gift. However, to ensure that any tangible personal property qualifies for a favorable tax deduction, please contact the HCC Foundation office prior to making a gift.
The gift of a paid-up life insurance policy is a good example. By designating the HCC Foundation as owner and beneficiary of such a policy, you will receive a charitable income tax deduction that, in most cases, is equal to your cost basis in the policy.
The Gift Annuity is a great example of how a gift generates income for the donor. This is actually a contract between a donor and a charity that is part gift and part annuity. In addition to the annuity payment, the donor receives a charitable income tax deduction and a portion of each annuity payment may be tax free.
The Deferred Payment Gift Annuity in which annuity payments are delayed for a number of years, offers rates that make it an attractive supplement to retirement income.
The Charitable Remainder Trust is perhaps the most versatile charitable giving tool. With the CRT, it is possible to bypass capital gains on tax on the sale of highly appreciated assets, generate an increase inincome, receive an attractive charitable income tax deduction, and fulfill your philanthropic objectives.
The CRT is a legal trust that can be constructed to produce a predicable annuity payment each year or take advantageof investment growth opportunities with income payments based on a growing trust principal.
Please see our information on charitable bequests here
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