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Headquartered in Indianapolis, Renaissance Administration LLC (Renaissance) is the largest independent charitable gift services provider in North America. Renaissance currently supports nearly $6 billion of charitable planned gift assets under administration and 21,000 gift instruments. Our team has over 680 years of charitable gift experience and is focused on each individual client to provide impeccable service, a commitment to excellence, and continuous innovation. We have been serving institutions, financial professionals, and individual donors for over 27 years.

Commentary

Using a NIMCRUT

Monday, November 1, 2010
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This case study illustrates the use of a net income charitable remainder unitrust with makeup provisions as a vehicle for reinvesting in a portfolio, which is structured for growth rather than current income.

Avoiding Capital Gain Tax on Sale of QRP

Monday, November 1, 2010
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This case study illustrates the use of a CRT to defer gain on the sale of qualified replacement property acquired with proceeds of an employee stock ownership plan.

Extra Deductions with Contributions to a DAF

Monday, November 1, 2010
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Contribution to a DAF saves income taxes and allows the donors to decide later on the amount they would like to give and which charities they would like to benefit.

Avoiding Capital Gain Tax on Sale of QRP

Monday, November 1, 2010
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The taxpayers can avoid gain when liquidating securities arising from a sale to ESOP by using a CRT.

All Cash Merger Endows Charitable Giving

Monday, November 1, 2010
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DAF endows donors' long term charitable giving.

All Cash Merger

Monday, November 1, 2010
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By gifting stock to a charity in exchange for a CGA, taxpayers minimize the burden of paying capital gains tax, receive an immediate income tax charitable deduction, and provide for a lifetime income stream.

Using a CRAT to Increase Cash Flow

Monday, November 1, 2010
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With interest rates low and equity markets unpredictable, a CRAT can provide a level cash flow, together with a charitable deduction.

Using a CGA to Increase Income

Monday, November 1, 2010
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A CGA provides regular cash flow to donors.

Funding a Scholarship Program

Monday, November 1, 2010
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Scholarship fund allows donor to remain involved in charitable legacy.

Restricted Fund Fights Illiteracy

Monday, November 1, 2010
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Gift of life insurance followed by premium gifts creates large contribution to charitable causes.

Planning with QRP

Monday, November 1, 2010
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A CGA provides an even cash flow to the donor, while deferring capital gain taxes on the sale of QDP stock.

All Cash Merger

Monday, November 1, 2010
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A Flip CRUT may be useful for assets that will not be sold immediately.

Increasing Lifetime Cash Flow

Monday, November 1, 2010
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SCRUT provides a regular cash flow during the donors' lives.

Using a CGA to Increase Cash Flow

Monday, November 1, 2010
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CGA provides a deduction upon contribution, followed by regular cash flow.

Using a NIMCRUT

Monday, November 1, 2010
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A NIMCRUT can be used as a tool for long-term planning, but be flexible enough to change investment strategies on an ongoing basis.

Keeping the Full Value of Securities’ Net Unrealized Appreciation at Work

Monday, November 1, 2010
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Contributing stock to a CRT creates a level cash flow during donor's retirement.

CGA Increases Retirement Cash Flow

Monday, November 1, 2010
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Contributing an appreciated asset to a CGA allows donors to benefit charity, defer capital gain taxes, and increase lifetime cash flow.

Real Estate Sale Pays for Retirement (and Long Term Care Insurance, Too)

Monday, November 1, 2010
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A CRUT provides cash flow to meet donors' expenses during retirement, while also benefiting charity.

Increasing Lifetime Cash Flow

Monday, November 1, 2010
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CRT increases donors' cash flow and saves on capital gain taxes.

QDOT-CRT Saves the Day

Monday, November 1, 2010
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Adding QDOT provisions to a CRT allows a donor to benefit a non-citizen spouse without incurring immediate gift tax.

Sale of a Vacation Home

Monday, November 1, 2010
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A NIMCRUT shelters gain upon the sale of a highly appreciated vacation home.

Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust

Monday, November 1, 2010
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Contributing appreciated stock to a CRAT defers capital gains taxes and provides a steady cash flow to the donor.

Leveraging Family Limited Partnership Discounts with Insurance

Monday, November 1, 2010
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Utilizing life insurance and a CLAT allows donors to make substantial contributions to charity while leaving assets for their heirs.

Corporation Creates a CRT

Monday, November 1, 2010
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A Corporation may use a CRT to make a tax-efficient donation of real estate to charity.

Incentive Stock Options and a Donor Advised Fund

Monday, November 1, 2010
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Stock acquired through incentive stock options is contributed to a DAF, reducing capital gain taxes and fulfilling charitable intent.