Planning Briefs
Tax Rewards For Charitable Trusts
Published Wednesday, October 5, 2016 at: 7:00 AM EDT
Are you thinking of giving a large gift to charity? A charitable trust can help you satisfy your philanthropic goals, preserve wealth for your heirs, and collect tax breaks, all at the same time. One of the most popular of these is the charitable remainder trust, or CRT.
A CRT requires you to give up control over the assets that you transfer into the trust and it's irrevocable. There's no going back, so make sure this charitable vehicle suits your needs before you commit to it.
Typically, you will set up a CRT with a particular charity you want to support. The charity must be approved by the IRS as a tax-exempt entity. During its term, you (or another income beneficiary or beneficiaries that you specify) receive regular payouts. The CRT may last for terms of years or for your lifetime. Finally, when the trust ends, whatever is left—the remainder—goes to the charity.
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