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Embrace a little more gratitude, give a little more to the causes you are passionate about, with Nathan Merrill and Karl Frank. A lot of charitable planning centers around tax planning--if I give this, then I will save that in taxes. But rather than thinking of it as a quid pro quo, Nathan encourages us to come back to a higher level. "Detached or disinterested generosity," and the other legal definitions of charitable giving, is a good way to begin. And to whom do I want to make a gift? For many business owners, their team-mates are among the most important people in their lives. The laws make it hard to give to an employee any gift over $25. Buying a table at a charitable event is another way to make a gift, that is important. But the "how" we give is not as challenging as the why we give. Asheville, NC, is a part of the world that is struggling today, perhaps this is a great way to organize your thoughts. It is important to line up your impact with your tax deduction, and not plan around the tax benefits. You may want some recognition today even if the charity does not receive money until a later date. Included in our discussion are some of these strategies, including trusts, qualified distributions, etc. Learn about where to go to get an idea of charities to donate to. And finally, we discuss the importance of planning, because "when your values are clear, your decisions are easy."

Resources mentioned in today's podcast:

• Foundation Source
• More than Money 360
• Die with Zero
• Go Tax Free with a Charity White Paper

As always, it is good to have an expert on your side.

Expert Network team provides free consultations. Just mention that you listened to the podcast. 

Nathan Merrill, attorney
Working with affluent families and entrepreneurs in implementing tax-efficient strategies and wealth preservation
Goodspeed, Merrill
(720) 473-7644
[email protected]
www.goodspeedmerrill.com

Jeff Krommendyk, Insurance Expert
Working with business owners and successful families in transferring risk
One Digital Insurance Agency
(303) 730-2327
[email protected]

Karl Frank
Financial planner helping a small number of successful families grow and protect their wealth and choose how they want to be taxed
CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™
A&I Wealth Management
(303) 690.5070
[email protected]

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