Charitable Giving Law Made Easy

Charitable Giving Law Made Easy

Hopkins, Bruce R.

John Wiley & Sons Inc

12/2006

368

Dura

Inglês

9780471783534

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Preface ix

About the Author xi

Chapter 1 Charitable Giving Law: Basic Concepts 1

Charitable Organizations 2

Charitable Contributions 2

Introduction to Charitable Deductions 4

Private Foundations 5

Public Charities 5

What Difference Does It Make? 10

Types of Donors 10

Factors Affecting Deductibility of Contributions 11

Grantor Trust Rules 12

Donor-Advised Funds 12

Charitable Giving Subtleties 14

Charitable Pledges 18

Public Policy Considerations 18

Some Statistics 21

Summary 22

Chapter 2 Contributions of Money and Property 23

Contributions of Money 23

Nature of Property 24

Contributions of Property in General 25

Contributions of Long-Term Capital Gain Property in General 27

Contributions of Ordinary Income Property 27

Certain Contributions of Capital Gain Property 31

Contributions of Property for Unrelated Use 33

Step Transaction Doctrine 35

Valuation of Property 41

Summary 44

Chapter 3 Timing of Charitable Deductions 45

Overview 46

Contributions of Money in General 47

Contributions of Money by Check 47

Contributions by Debit or Credit Card 48

Contributions of Money by Telephone 49

Contributions of Securities 49

Contributions of Copyright Interests 52

Contributions by Means of Notes 52

Contributions by Letters of Credit 53

Contributions of Property Subject to Option 53

Contributions of Credit Card Rebates 56

Contributions of Tangible Personal Property 57

Contributions of Real Property 57

Timing Set by Statute 57

Contributions by Corporations 58

Contributions by Partnerships 59

Contributions by Means of the Internet 61

Summary 62

Chapter 4 Percentage Limitations on Charitable Deductions 63

Introduction 63

Individuals' Contribution Base 66

Corporations' Taxable Income 67

Overview of Percentage Limitations 67

50 Percent Limitation 69

30 Percent Limitation for Gifts of Certain Property 71

Electable 50 Percent Limitation 74

General 30 Percent Limitation 78

Interplay of 50 Percent/Special 30 Percent Limitations 79

Interplay of 50 Percent/General 30 Percent Limitations 79

Interplay of Special 30 Percent/General 30 Percent Limitations 80

20 Percent Limitation 80

Contributions for Use of Charity 81

Blending Percentage Limitations 81

Individuals' Net Operating Loss Carryovers and Carrybacks 83

Rules for Spouses 84

Information Requirements 86

Percentage Limitation for Corporations 87

Corporations' Net Operating Loss Carryovers and Carrybacks 88

Illustrations 89

Summary 91

Chapter 5 Estate and Gift Tax Considerations 92

Introduction to Taxes 92

Federal Gift Tax 94

Federal Estate Tax 103

Unification of Taxes 110

Estate Planning Principles 111

Remainder Interests 119

Ascertainability of Charitable Interests 123

Generation-Skipping Transfer Tax System 125

Summary 128

Chapter 6 Special Property Rules 129

Works of Art 129

Vehicles 131

Intellectual Property 135

Automobile Expenses 137

Inventory 138

Scientific Research Property 142

Computer Technology or Equipment 142

License to Use Patent 143

Real Property Used for Conservation Purposes 145

S Corporation Stock 149

Use of Property 154

Property Subject to Debt 154

Future Interests in Tangible Personal Property 157

Summary 158

Chapter 7 Unique Charitable Gift Situations 159

Contributions from Retirement Accounts 159

Donors' Creations 160

Charity Auctions 161

Services 167

Unreimbursed Expenses 168

Limit on Deduction Due to Pleasure 172

Bargain Sales 176

Contributions by Trusts 180

Partial Interests 186

Charitable Family Limited Partnerships 189

Foreign Tax Credit 191

Summary 192

Chapter 8 Other Aspects of Deductible Giving 193

Contributions by Means of Agent 194

Gifts for the Use of Charity 195

Conditional Gifts 197

Earmarking of Gifts for Individuals 200

Deduction Reduction Rules 204

Twice-Basis Deductions 204

Alternative Minimum Tax Considerations 205

Business Expense Deduction 207

Lobbying Activities 207

Corporate Sponsorships 208

Gifts to Noncharitable Organizations 212

Reallocation of Deductions 214

Funding of Terrorism 215

Statute of Limitations 215

Concept of Trust Income 216

Penalties 219

Summary 224

Chapter 9 Planned Giving 225

Introduction 225

Charitable Remainder Trusts 228

Early Termination of Remainder Trusts 234

Pooled Income Funds 235

Charitable Gift Annuities 238

Other Gifts of Remainder Interests 239

Charitable Lead Trusts 243

Application of Securities Laws 243

Application of Antitrust Laws 245

Summary 246

Chapter 10 Gifts of and Using Life Insurance 247

Introduction 247

Life Insurance Concepts 248

Charitable Giving and Life Insurance 251

Insurable Interest 257

Unrelated Debt-Financed Income Considerations 261

Charitable Split-Dollar Insurance Plans 261

Summary 269

Chapter 11 International Charitable Giving 270

Introduction 270

Background 271

Earmarking and Conduit Restrictions 273

Control over Foreign Donees 276

Income Tax Treaties 280

Estate and Gift Tax Considerations 281

Estate Tax Rules 281

Gift Tax Rules 286

Charitable Giving by Noncitizen Nonresidents 287

Corporate Gifts to U.S. Charity for Overseas Use 288

Gifts of Goods or Services to Benefit Foreign Charity 289

Grants of Funds from U.S. Corporation-Related Foundations to Foreign Charity 290

Summary 299

Chapter 12 Administration of Charitable Giving Programs 300

Burden of Proof Rules 300

Gift Substantiation Requirements 301

Disclosure of Gifts of Property 307

Dispositions of Contributed Property 309

Appraisal Requirements 310

Offering of Information or Services 315

Tax Shelters 315

Quid Pro Quo Contribution Rules 317

Disclosure by Noncharitable Organizations 320

State Fundraising Regulation 323

Summary 336

Glossary 337

Epilogue 339

Index 352
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