25 Days of Giving: Charitable Remainder Trusts

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We're now well into the 25 Days of Giving Series and it's my intent to provide different aspects and strategies of charitable giving. Given that it's the season of joy, sharing, and love it's a great time to be thinking about smart giving (the…
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25 Days of Giving: Substantiation Requirements of Charitable Gifts made by Payroll Deduction

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Thanks for reading the 25 Days of Giving series! Share with friends, family, & colleagues to inspire others to also make meaningful year end gifts this season...and plan ahead for 2020 charitable goals. Under the current tax code, you…
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25 Days of Giving: Quick Rule-of-Thumb on Charitable Deduction Limits

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If you choose to itemize your taxes, charitable contributions can reduce your tax bill. Generally you would choose to itemize when the combined total of your anticipated deductions (like charitable gifts) add up to more than the standard…
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25 Days of Giving: The Deal with Quid Pro Quo Donations

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Thanks for reading the 25 Days of Giving series. Each day through December 25, I’m covering different aspects of charitable giving for both donors and nonprofit leaders. Have a topic you want to be covered or questions you want to be answered…
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25 Days of Giving: Basics of the Endow Iowa Tax Credit Program

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 Thank you for reading the 25 Days of Giving series! In the spirit of the holiday season, I’m covering different aspects of charitable giving…perfect to get you thinking about your end-of-year giving. There are many, many reasons Iowa…
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25 Days of Giving: IRS requirements for non-cash gifts greater than $5,000

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Thanks for reading the 25 Days of Giving series where w a're “unwrapping” important info on various aspects of charitable giving each day through Christmas. Share with friends, family, & colleagues to inspire others to also make meaningful…