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Stock Redeemed From a DAF

Thursday, August 27, 2026
Historical

Donors contribute stock to a donor advised fund and receive an immediate federal income tax charitable deduction, reducing their net worth for estate tax purposes and retaining the right to recommend grants from the DAF to museums and their other favorite charities.

Charitable Gift Annuity Reinsurance: What It Is, What It Isn't and When It Works and When It Doesn't

Wednesday, October 14, 2009

Gift annuity reinsurance has long been a misunderstood topic. Life insurance companies suggest reinsuring everything. Investment managers suggest reinsuring nothing. Like most things in life, there is a prudent middle-ground. Charities have never been so concerned about gift annuity pools and are exploring every possible option for risk management. This article helps people better understand what reinsurance can and can't do to mitigate risk. Case studies are used to answer most of the frequently asked reinsurance questions.

PLR 202631012 - IRS Rejects Business League Exemption Under Six-Factor Test

Monday, August 24, 2026
Highlights IRS

In PLR 202631012 (PLR), IRS concluded that a membership-based angel investor group (Organization) did not qualify for tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(6) as it failed to satisfy five of the six requirements applicable to business league classification under Reg. Sec. 1.501(c)(6)-1.

FinCEN Releases Final Ruling on Beneficial Ownership Reporting

Monday, August 24, 2026
Highlights

On August 14, the Treasury Department's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) published its final rule (Final Rule) in the Federal Register, effectively solidifying exemptions for U.S. persons and domestic entities from beneficial ownership information (BOI) reporting.