No Good Deed Goes Unpunished
For those interested in establishing a private family foundation, here is an excellent overview of some of the potential traps for the unwary.
Volunteering – Does a Body Good
We all appreciate the ways in which volunteering our time and talents can help others. But evidence demonstrates it can generate significant benefits for the volunteer as well.
Creative Ways to be Charitable
Are you looking for more ways to give back? Here are a few ideas that might interest you or get your creative juices flowing.
Charitable Giving After the 2017 Tax Act
Some good opportunities for charitable giving still exist under the 2017 Tax Act.
The Next Generation of Philanthropists
Is instilling a philanthropic mindset in your children important to you or your clients? If so, you should read this article:
Year-End Charitable Giving
If you are considering charitable giving, you might want to consider giving appreciated securities, rather than cash. As this article explains, giving appreciated securities is usually a much more tax efficient way to benefit charity.