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The document is a guide for professional advisors on charitable gift planning, specifically focusing on the options for donating real estate. It discusses the increasing appeal of real estate gifts due to rising property values and provides detailed information on tax implications, valuation requirements, and various methods of gifting real estate, including outright gifts, retained life estates, and funding charitable trusts. The guide also highlights new tax developments and offers resources for advisors to assist clients in making informed charitable contributions.

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Can you donate inherited property?

If youre charitably inclined, donating the inherited property to a qualified charitable organization can eliminate capital gains taxes while generating a significant income tax deduction. You can deduct the propertys fair market value at the time of donation, potentially offsetting your other income tax obligations.

How do I account for donated property?

Like any transaction, recording a donated asset requires making two entries. For a generalized donated asset transaction, use the following entries: Debit an asset account (cash, inventory, buildings, land, etc.) Credit contribution revenue (for a for-profit company) or contributions (for a nonprofit company).

What are the IRS rules for property donations?

The contributions must be made to a qualified organization and not set aside for use by a specific person. If you give property to a qualified organization, you can generally deduct the fair market value (FMV) of the property at the time of the contribution. See Contributions of Property, later.

What are the rules for taking a deduction for property donated to a charity?

You may deduct charitable contributions of money or property made to qualified organizations if you itemize your deductions. Generally, you may deduct up to 50 percent of your adjusted gross income, but 20 percent and 30 percent limitations apply in some cases.

What is charitable estate planning?

Trusts for giving to charity A charitable lead trust (CLT) lets you provide a payout to a charitable cause during your lifetime (or a term of years) and preserve assets for other beneficiaries, such as children or grandchildren.

How to donate real estate to a charity?

For property worth more than $5,000, you generally must have it appraised by a qualified appraiser, file Form 8283 with your federal tax return and have your appraiser sign the form. If youre claiming a charitable deduction of more than $500,000, you must attach the appraisal report to your return in most instances.

How much can I donate without getting audited?

For any contribution of $250 or more (including contributions of cash or property), you must obtain and keep in your records a contemporaneous written acknowledgment from the qualified organization indicating the amount of the cash and a description of any property other than cash contributed.

Do charitable gifts reduce estate taxes?

Charitable gifts Any assets that you gift to charity will be excluded from your taxable estate. As long as the recipient is a qualified 501(c)3 organization, then you will pay no estate tax on your donation. There is no limit on the amount that you can donate to charity.

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