Office of Estate & Gift Planning
Best Charitable Gifts to Make in 2018
With the introduction of tax reform this year, you may be looking at your finances and wondering how you can continue to be charitable. There are many ways you can make a difference at the University of Florida while enjoying financial benefits for yourself.
Here are some smart ways to give in 2018:
- Donate appreciated stock: With the stock market at or near all-time highs, give your appreciated stocks to a nonprofit like the University of Florida and eliminate capital gains tax.
- Name us as a beneficiary of retirement plan assets: These assets remain taxable when distributed to a loved one but are tax-free when given to a nonprofit.
- Give from your IRA (if age 70½ or older): Regardless of whether you itemize your taxes, this gift helps you fulfill your required minimum distribution and is not considered taxable income.
- Gifts of real estate: Many real estate markets are enjoying gains. Appreciated real estate may be subject to capital gains tax unless donated to charity or transferred to a charitable trust.
Talk With Your Tax Professional
Please consult with your tax or financial advisors to determine the best charitable giving strategies for you.
We Can Help
We are so grateful for your generosity. Please contact UF's Office of Estate & Gift Planning at giftplanning@uff.ufl.edu or 352-392-5512, toll free at 866-317-4143 to discuss how your gift can help further our mission.
The University of Florida Foundation is not affiliated with, and does not provide, endorsements for professional advisors. Information contained herein was accurate at the time of posting. The information on this website is not intended as legal or tax advice. For such advice, please consult an attorney or tax advisor. Figures cited in any examples are for illustrative purposes only. References to tax rates include federal taxes only and are subject to change. State law may further impact your individual results. Charitable Gift Annuities may not be available in all states.Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy