The Value and Complexity of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

The Value and Complexity of Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs)

For close to ten years, tax law rulings surrounding the Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from an Individual Retirement Arrangement (IRA) to a charitable entity have flip-flopped as the tax code has grown and been modified over the years. But in 2015, the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act finally made the rules surrounding the QCD permanent, allowing individuals to give charitably while also minimizing income taxes from the Required Minimum Distribution (RMD).

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2020 Estate Tax Considerations

2020 Estate Tax Considerations

Is now the right time to consider estate lifetime gifts? Yes, we believe proactive estate strategy management leads us to encourage individuals to pause and consider the following.

Wealth Management includes planning for tax expense risks which arise when one considers different policy paths over the coming years. There are always known laws and unknown possibilities. This summary is not meant to predict what may or may not happen following this election season; however, it is intended to raise awareness regarding planning opportunities which should be considered.

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