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Daily Expert Commentary

Expert insight on the latest in charitable planning news and events.

Extensive Online Library

One of the most comprehensive online libraries available, with personal sorting and storage.

Robust Calculations

An extensive array of accurate and easy-to-use calculators.

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The "how-tos" of charitable planning easily searchable and updated regularly.

Recent Commentary

IRS Updates Applicable Federal Rates for May 2026

Thursday, April 16, 2026

The IRS has announced the Applicable Federal Rates for May 2026, including the Section 7520 rate of 5.0%.

Keeping Her Options Open

Thursday, April 16, 2026
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A DAF allows a donor to have flexibility in her charitable giving.

Show Them the Money: Understanding and Working with Professional Advisors

Thursday, October 11, 2007

This article is designed to equip gift planners with the ability to favorably interact and motivate donors' professional advisors. Common advisor objections to gift plans and examples of what to say to overcome or minimize those objections, as well as advisors' unique education and perspective to gift proposals, are explained. Finally, methods on how a gift planner can market and network with the professional advisor community to increase gifts are explored.

Three-Way Split Sale

Thursday, April 9, 2026
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Selling some stock, while contributing other stock to two different types of CRTs, meets the taxpayers' philanthropic and financial goals.