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Quotes for today: The family that perseveres in good works will surely have an abundance of blessings. Chinese Proverbs | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
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_______________________________________________________________ Below is a summary of a recent Wall Street Journal test of Internet Will kits and comment from the WSJ review.
________________________________________________________________ Traditional IRA to Roth IRA Conversions.. I believe one of the most significant planning topics for charitable gifting will revolve around those individuals who are considering or will complete a Traditional IRA to Roth IRA conversion. In 2010 the rules allow everyone at any age to convert irrespective of their adjusted gross income which heretofore has been limited to those making $100,000 or less. Watch this 2010 newsletter for everyday strategies every advisor can use to create charitable deductions. ________________________________________________________________ Vehicle Donations Scam the Government out of Millions in Taxes..... The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration audit of vehicle donations found an estimated 92,037 taxpayers claimed unsubstantiated motor vehicle donations totaling $204 million in 2007. An estimated 63,972 of those taxpayers may have avoided paying approximately $17 million in taxes. Consult the IRS Downloads on my Web Site for complete instructions for donors and charities on the correct procedures for issuing tax receipts for vehicle charitable gifts. ________________________________________________________________ Do You Have a Donor Advised Fund?.....I am conducting an informal survey of the characteristics, policies and procedures used by Hospitals, Medical Centers and Medical Schools who have established Donor Advised Fund programs. Simply send me an E-mail to participate in a short survey and to be added to the results list. ________________________________________________________________ Noncash Giving Rose 14%...Americans make $46.8 billion in noncash gifts in 2006 according to a IRS report. The increase occurred even though the number of tax returns indicating noncash donations declined by 6 percent. The biggest share of noncash contributions consisted of corporate stock, clothing and household items. The IRS noted an August 2006 change in federal law on used clothing and household items had its intended effect as deductions declined 10.8%. ________________________________________________________________ Making Your Website Senior Friendly Tips from the National Institute on Aging....Research based guidelines that can help create websites that work well for older adults, the fastest growing group of Internet users. Check LINK for article. _______________________________________________________________ Estate Tax Regulation in Disaray....As of this writing Congress adjourned without acting on revisions to the Estate Tax regulations. In 2010 the estate tax will disappear. Americans for a Fair Tax has urged legislators to extend the Federal Estate Tax citing a loss in vital tax revenue and incentives for charitable giving. Stay tuned and watch your news on the latest in legislation which will effect your donors in may ways. Remember under the current plan the estate tax returns in 2011 at only a $1,000,000 exemption and a 55% rate. _______________________________________________ |
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James E. Connell and Associates is a national consulting service devoted to increasing resources for charities using the power of charitable estate and gift planning techniques. Pinehurst
office: PO Box 3335, 15 Pinewild Drive, Pinehurst, NC 28374 |
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