Tax Tip:
What are the tax benefits?
- Pass more wealth to loved ones. The assets in a charitable lead trust may increase in value over the course of the trust term—possibly by a significant amount. If so, no tax is due on the appreciation.
- Minimize estate and gift taxes. The size of the deduction for gift and estate tax purposes is based on the amount paid to charity, the length of the trust term, and the applicable federal rate at the time you establish the trust.