2020: The Year for Sweet Cookies and Searing Divides
For me this past year has been all about the stroopwafel. I hope you are…
Lawson BaderJanuary 5, 2021
2020 Lessons Learned in Philanthropy
Writers have exhausted most every cliché possible in their leads to articles about 2020. Here’s…
Peter LipsettDecember 22, 2020
No Income Tax Liability for 2020: Make Sure You Consider the Economics
As discussed in my recent post, the CAREs Act included a provision allowing an individual…
Jeff ZysikDecember 14, 2020
Why Pat Gives: Good Causes and Good Timing
The DonorsTrust Client Stories blog series continues with this latest instalment from Patrick and Mary…
DonorsTrustDecember 14, 2020
A Giver’s Bill of Rights
December 15 is designated Bill of Rights Day. It’s the day marking ratification of our…
Peter LipsettDecember 11, 2020
Charitable Lead Annuity Trusts for Income Tax Planning?
If you are familiar with charitable remainder trusts, charitable lead annuity trusts, in many respects,…
Jeff ZysikDecember 8, 2020
The Kids Are Alright: Charitable Planning for the Future
There is a stack of baseball cards in my hand, and they have me missing…
Stephanie G. LipsDecember 2, 2020
The CARES Act: Is This the Year You Pay No Federal Income Tax?
COVID-19 has been a tragedy and a disaster. I can’t say any real good has…
Jeff ZysikNovember 24, 2020
Seasons Givings: How to Make a Conscious Choice for Philanthropy
Soon every Wal-Mart, shopping mall, and grocery store entrance will be filled with the ding-a-linging…
Peter LipsettNovember 16, 2020
Consider Tax Savings with a Donor-Advised Account This Year
Establishing a donor-advised account helps donors facilitate and simplify year-end giving. And, because DAF accounts…
Jeff ZysikOctober 27, 2020