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Recent Commentary

Using a FLIP Unitrust to Diversify

Thursday, August 20, 2026
Historical

A Flip CRUT allows the donor to diversify assets, avoid capital gains tax, and defer the income stream.

What Women Want: Understanding the Needs and Objectives of Women's Philanthropic Giving, Including Planned Gifts

Thursday, October 15, 2009

Women are increasingly impacting fundraising efforts in the U.S.; however, their philanthropic objectives can differ significantly from men. Women tend to focus on specific sectors and want greater accountability for their gifts. On the whole, women want to create new solutions, seek more contact and control, and be kept informed of the results from their giving. Many also seek social networks within the organizations that interest them. If women are among your majority donors, you may need to change the way you speak with them, start listening for their direction, and embrace a 'gender slanted' approach. Read this article to learn more.

Sale of a Second Home

Thursday, August 13, 2026
Historical

By contributing an appreciated home to a NIMCRUT, the donors can avoid a capital gains tax, obtain a charitable income and gift tax deduction, and create an income stream for life.

Rev. Proc. 2026-30 Streamlines Applications for Certain Letter Rulings

Wednesday, August 12, 2026
IRS

In Rev. Proc. 2026-30, IRS updated the application procedures for requesting letter rulings and nonbank trustee approval letters under the jurisdiction of the Employee Plans Rulings and Agreements Office of the Tax Exempt and Government Entities Division (Ruling Requests). All such requests on or after September 4th must be submitted electronically.