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Why 2020 Is an Especially Good Year to Give
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Non-Cash Assets
For charitably minded executives, certain equity compensation awards (or, more accurately, the stock acquired upon award exercising or vesting) can make excellent gifts to charity because of the potential tax benefits. These investments often have a low cost basis and may have a significant current market value, resulting in a large capital gains tax bill when sold.
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Non-Cash Assets
It’s vital to understand how appreciated non-cash assets can be an important part of a philanthropic wealth management strategy. Assets that have appreciated in value can be among the most tax-advantaged items to contribute to charity because you can potentially eliminate capital gains tax liability on their sale and enjoy a current year tax deduction, if you itemize.
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Non-Cash Assets
By donating a portion of their appreciated restricted stock held for more than one year to a public charity (including a donor-advised fund), executives are able to enjoy a current year tax deduction and potentially eliminate capital gains tax liability on the sale of the asset while allowing the charities they support to receive the most money possible.
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Non-Cash Assets
Taxpayers who are considering current year charitable contributions and are also facing long-term capital gains taxes on appreciated stock that they have held for more than a year can realize a much more favorable income tax result and charitable impact by making a timely donation of the appreciated stock directly to charity.
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Non-Cash Assets
Taxpayers who are considering current year charitable contributions and are also facing long-term capital gains taxes on appreciated stock that they have held for more than a year can realize a much more favorable income tax result and charitable impact by making a timely donation of the appreciated stock directly to charity.
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Non-Cash Assets
An initial public offering (IPO) can accelerate appreciation of private company stock held by founders, executives, and early employees. High appreciation before or after the IPO may result in a wealth event with substantial capital gains taxes when you sell shares of the stock.