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 Over Age 65

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For the charitably inclined, certain types of gifts
can provide solutions to taxing problems:

Cash, check, and credit card
A gift of cash is easy to make, and the gift is not subject to gift or estate tax. A contribution of cash or by a check that is postmarked in December is deductible for that tax year—even if the Law Center receives it in January—provided the account against which the check was written had sufficient funds to cover it in December. A contribution by credit card must be made by December 31 in order to be deductible for that tax year.

Charitable bequest
If you would like to make a substantial gift for the Law Center but you do not have the current disposable income or assets to do so now, consider a charitable bequest.

Gifts of retirement plans at death
Retirement-plan benefits left to heirs are often more highly taxed than other assets. Consider giving them to the Law Center instead to make a meaningful gift and leave other assets to heirs.

 

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