Planned Giving
Gifts of Appreciated Securities
Smart gift planning combines charitable intent with cost-efficient planning techniques. Of critical importance is the kind of asset used to fund the gift. Usually, long-term appreciated property can generate the most favorable tax benefits. Reason: Gifts of such property provide a double benefit—a charitable deduction, in most cases, for the full fair-market value of the property—plus avoidance of any potential capital-gain tax.
The chart below illustrates the additional tax savings from a gift of appreciated assets.
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|
|
Cash |
Appreciated Property |
|
A. |
Fair-Market Value |
$10,000 |
$10,000 |
|
B. |
Cost Basis |
10,000 |
4,000 |
|
C. |
Capital Gain |
0 |
6,000 |
|
D. |
Capital-Gain Tax (15%) |
0 |
900 |
|
E. |
Charitable Deduction |
10,000 |
10,000 |
|
F. |
Actual Tax Savings (24%) |
2,400 |
2,400 |
|
G. |
Total Tax Savings (D+F) |
2,400 |
3,300 |
Special note: Because electronic transfers are made without identifying the donor, please alert us in advance about the stock and number of shares you plan to give. Please contact Nick McGann at 646.751.3243 or nmcgann@smiletrain.org.
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