Planned Giving Options
PLANNED GIVING – Fulfilling Your Wishes, Ensuring a Legacy
Feature Article: Many Can Benefit From IRA Legislation Extension
On October 3, 2008, President Bush signed into law legislation extending 2006 pension reform that has benefited many1 with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs). It affects those aged 70½ and older who are required to take annual withdrawals from their traditional IRAs or Roth IRAs. The legislation does not include 401(k), 403(b), SEP-IRA or Simple IRA plans. Congress has extended the option of donating such funds directly to registered charities without the normal tax consequence—up to $100,000.
A number of friends of The JESUS Film Project took advantage of this special opportunity in 2006 and 2007. Now, again in 2008 and 2009, friends old and new can make potentially "tax-wise" gifts to help the work of global evangelism and church planting. Click to learn more »
What is planned giving?
The term refers to charitable giving that is planned ahead of time. These gifts can be advantageous to the donor by providing significant tax benefits and/or income for life and at the same time providing a gift for a well loved cause, The JESUS Film Project. A variety of methods used to make these gifts range from simple bequests made in wills to setting up charitable trusts.
Benefits of planned gifts:
- Avoid capital gains tax
- Reduce the donor's income tax
- Increase current income for the donor or others
- Make a significant gift to The JESUS Film Project
- Pass assets to your family at a reduced tax cost
For further information or answers to your questions, please feel free to call our Gift and Estate Planning Team toll free at 1-800-449-5454. We can provide you with additional information on the variety of plans outlined and we can guide you, in consultation with your advisors as needed, to the best options for you. There is no obligation and the call is toll free, so call us today. You can send an email to: info@gcfccc.org.