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Sunday November 17, 2019
Advisor Resources
We have a complete tax update service for CPAs, attorneys, CLUs, CFPs, ChFCs, trust officers and other professional friends. The GiftLaw services are made available to all advisors as a free service. We are available to assist in helping you provide clients with clear and understandable gift illustrations.More |
Washington News
With the doubling of the standard deduction in 2018, the number of taxpayers who itemized deductions declined substantially. In 2017, nearly 30% of taxpayers itemized, but with the larger standard deductions, only about 10% of taxpayers will itemize this year.
The standard deductions in 2018 doubled to $24,000 for married couples and $12,000 for individuals. The married standard deductions increased to $24,400 in 2019 and $24,800 in 2020. Individual standard deductions are one-half the married number.
What tax planning strategy might benefit generous taxpayers who know there is a large standard deduction and still desire to help a favorite charity? Let's consider the options for two generous families –...More |
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GiftLaw Pro
GiftLaw Pro is a complete charitable giving and tax information service inside the GiftLaw website...More |
Deduction Calculator
The GiftLaw Calculator is a planned gifts calculator for professionals that follows the IRS format. Click here to access and run charitable deduction calculations for your favorite gift plan...View Presentation |
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Case of the Week
Lucky Lucy Lindstrom finished college and headed west. She started as a financial analyst with a large company in Seattle. After just four years, she became a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) and...More |
Private Letter Ruling
Private Foundation (Foundation) requests advance approval of its educational grant procedure under Sec. 4945(g)(3). Foundation will operate an educational grant program to provide financial support to...More |
Article of the Month
Many parents with midsized and larger estates would like to benefit children with an inheritance. An inheritance is not meant to make children worse people, but rather it is given in the hope that...More |
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