November 12, 2020
Appreciated stock, anyone? Yes, 2020’s stock market has been a rollercoaster, but as you guide your clients into year-end, don’t forget the powerful benefits of giving appreciated securities to a donor-advised fund at the community foundation. Now is the time to start helping your clients with tax planning. Remember, not all stock is down! For […]
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November 6, 2020
The significant community needs arising from the events of 2020, coupled with recent tax law changes, make it very important that you help your clients plan their charitable giving strategies. For the last couple of years, your clients likely have been hearing about a tax-efficient charitable giving strategy called “bundling” or “bunching.” The popularity of […]
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October 8, 2020
At Arkansas Community Foundation, our tagline is “Smart Giving to Improve Communities.” In 2020, you have a unique opportunity to practice smart giving with a gift that is sure to improve communities. While the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act) provided significant funding for businesses, hospitals and schools, Congress also wanted to […]
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July 23, 2020
Recent events in communities across America are reminders that systemic racial inequity and injustice in our society continues to inflict damage and hinder the quality of life for Black people in this country. Our responsibility as your Community Foundation is to strive for positive change in our communities, especially as it relates to transforming systems […]
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April 28, 2020
Charitable Giving in 2020 The CARES Act and Other Tax-Smart Strategies As you contemplate how COVID19 is affecting our community and think about the nonprofits serving critical needs, you may be wondering how you can support those organizations close to your heart now and in the future. The Community Foundation is here to guide you […]
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November 12, 2019
The ripple effects of tax reform have meant that less than 10% of taxpayers now itemize deductions. A smart strategy for your charitable clients who want to maximize deductions under the new tax laws is to make two or more years worth of charitable contributions in a single year. Known as bunching, bundling or stacking […]
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September 30, 2019
Attorneys, accountants and financial advisors hold trusted positions with philanthropic families to offer not only suggestions for tax planning in support of favorite causes, but also to be aware of perspectives that will make the charitable giving experience meaningful for all members of the family. Indeed, not all members of a single family will see […]
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May 8, 2019
Shaneen Sloan, a native Arkansan, witnesses the generosity of people in our state daily. As a partner with Hyden, Miron and Foster PLLC, she provides her clients with smart giving advice as they begin to think about giving back to the community they call home. To Shaneen, smart giving advice means offering insight on the […]
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March 12, 2019
A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a direct transfer of funds from a traditional IRA account to a public 501c3 nonprofit, such as the Community Foundation. A QCD can count as all or some of the IRA owner’s required minimum distribution (RMD), and the QCD amount is not added to taxable income as an RMD […]
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November 15, 2018
The Community Foundation is in the business of smart giving to improve communities, and YOU are a conduit for making that happen. Attorneys, accountants, financial planners and other professional advisors partner with the Community Foundation to help clients reach their charitable goals. Working with us helps you expand your capabilities to meet client needs, while […]
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