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Year End Giving
Support Girl Scouting: Gifts given by December 31 may qualify for a deduction against federal and/or state taxes
Enjoy Tax Savings: Tax laws make it possible to reduce or eliminate taxes on funds you give for charitable purposes. Through gifts of cash, it is possible to eliminate or reduce income tax on up to 50% of your adjusted gross income. Larger gifts may result in tax savings in as many as five future tax years. Remember, the higher your tax bracket, the more you save.
Matching Gifts: lf you work for a company that matches gifts to charitable organizations, you can double or triple the value of your contribution by following your employer's matching gift procedures. Many companies match the
gifts of spouses, retirees, and surviving spouses of retirees in addition to gifts from current employees. Please contact your personnel or human resources office for eligibility information and to request a matching gift form.
Save More When You Give Other Assets: Making gifts of stocks, bonds, and/or mutual funds can bring extra tax savings. When making such gifts, always consider what the securities originally cost in relation to what they are worth today. If you have held such assets for longer than a year, you may be able to give them and deduct their current value, including any “paper profits,” from your taxable income. Check with your tax adviser.
Give From Your IRA: If you are over the age of 70 ½, Congress has made it possible to make tax-free gifts directly from an Individual Retirement Account (IRA) before the end of 2009. Giving in this way assures that these funds will never be subject to income or estate tax. Check with your tax adviser for applicable details.
Leaving a Legacy: Toward the end of each year, many people also choose to review their long-range estate and financial plans. Wills, life insurance, retirement accounts, and other planning vehicles can offer special ways to leave a lasting legacy to our council. There are also ways to provide for meaningful future gifts while generating income, immediate tax savings, and other benefits today.
Act Today: There are many ways you can make meaningful charitable contributions by carefully planning the timing of your gifts and the property used to fund them. Check with your tax adviser to decide what’s the best way for you to support Girl Scouting.
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