Aligning Business Transitions with Charitable Goals: What Advisors Should Know
If your client base includes business owners, you may already be familiar with the general benefits of giving closely-held business interests to charity. The specifics, however, can feel less clear. That is understandable. Most advisors encounter only a few of these opportunities over the course of their careers.
Many financial advisors remember when clients who inherited an IRA could stretch required withdrawals over their lifetimes, minimizing the annual income tax burden. That option changed
As the calendar year draws to a close, you’re likely well aware that charitable giving is not only important to your clients, first and foremost as an act of generosity, but also as a powerful tool in tax planning. Consider the following hypothetical client situations: