Charitable Giving 2015 Supplement (eBook)

Bruce R. Hopkins (Autor)

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2015 | 5. Auflage
144 Seiten
John Wiley & Sons (Verlag)
978-1-118-87391-5 (ISBN)

Infos

The definitive, accessible reference on charitable giving taxlaw

Charitable Giving 5th Edition is the leadingguide to the law, rules, and regulations governing charitablegiving, completely revised, revamped, and updated to align with thelatest developments in the industry. Written by Bruce R. Hopkins,the most respected name in the field, this book providesplain-English explanations and in-depth coverage, complete withdetailed documentation, citations, and references. This updatededition contains new information on many aspects of giving law,including the extensive litigation concerning gifts of conservationeasements and updates on the several special rules for unique typesof giving, as well as updates on federal estate tax law, and caselaw on substantiation and appraisal requirements. Reader will finda summary of recent developments concerning recordkeeping,donor-advised funds, and much more. The companion website providestables, appendices, IRS guidelines, and other related documents tohelp readers get organized and remain compliant amidst the rapidchanges.

Charitable giving law is constantly evolving, and remainingcompliant can feel like trying to hit a moving target. This book isdesigned to keep lawyers, managers, and development directors intax-exempt organizations up to date on the relevant regulations,with a deep understanding of how the regulations are actuallyapplied.
* Understand the federal tax laws surrounding charitablegiving
* Learn how recent legislation impacts specific taxes anddocumentation
* Examine the new regulations proposed by the Department ofTreasury
* Gain access to tools that help ensure compliance

More than a simple codification reference, this book providesexplanation and interpretation from one of the foremost minds inthe field. For those needing a charitable giving guide,Charitable Giving 5th Edition is a comprehensive,authoritative examination, and widely recognized as a classicreference.

Autor

BRUCE R. HOPKINS (Kansas City, MO) is a senior partner with the firm Polsinelli Shughart PC. He is also the author of more than 35 books, including The Law of Tax-Exempt Organizations, 10e, The Law of Fundraising, 4e, Nonprofit Law for Colleges and Universities, Nonprofit Governance, and Nonprofit Law Made Easy, as well as the monthly newsletter Bruce R. Hopkins' Nonprofit Counsel, all published by Wiley. Hopkins earned his Juris Doctorate and Master of Laws degrees at the George Washington University. He has practiced law for 40 years and is a member of the District of Columbia and Missouri bars. Hopkins received the 2007 Outstanding Nonprofit Lawyer Award (Vanguard Lifetime Achievement Award) from the American Bar Association, Section of Business Law, and Committee on Nonprofit Corporations. He is listed in The Best Lawyers in America, Nonprofit Organizations/Charities Law, 2007-2008.

Inhalt

Preface vii

About the Author ix

Book Citation xi

PART ONE INTRODUCTION TO THE TAX LAW OF CHARITABLE GIVING 1

Chapter One Charitable Giving Law: Basic Concepts 3

§ 1.4 Statistical Profile of Charitable Sector 3

Chapter Two The United States Tax System: An Overview 5

§ 2.6 Standard Deduction 6

§ 2.7 Concept of Taxable Income 6

PART TWO BASICS OF CHARITABLE GIVING LAW 7

Chapter Three Fundamental Concepts 9

§ 3.1 Meaning of Gift 9

§ 3.2 Meaning of Donor 10

§ 3.6 Factors Affecting Income Tax Deductibility of Charitable Gifts 10

PART THREE CHARITABLE GIVING IN GENERAL 11

Chapter Six Timing of Charitable Deductions 13

§ 6.15 Gifts by S Corporations 13

Chapter Seven Percentage Limitations 15

§ 7.12A Qualified Conservation Contributions 15

§ 7.12B Conservation Gifts by Farmers and Ranchers 16

Chapter Eight Estate and Gift Tax Considerations 19

§ 8.2 Federal Gift Tax 19

Chapter Nine Special Gift Situations 21

§ 9.3 Inventory 21

§ 9.7 Conservation Property 22

Easements and Other Conservation Property 22

§ 9.10 Retirement Plan Accounts 28

§ 9.19 Bargain Sales 29

§ 9.22A Contributions by Estates 29

Chapter Ten Other Aspects of Deductible Giving 31

§ 10.1 Valuation of Property 31

§ 10.14 Penalties 32

PART FOUR PLANNED GIVING 35

Chapter Twelve Charitable Remainder Trusts 37

Chapter Thirteen Pooled Income Funds 39

§ 13.7 Pass-Through of Depreciation 39

Chapter Sixteen Charitable Lead Trusts 41

§ 16.7 Private Foundation Rules 41

PART SIX ADMINISTRATION OF CHARITABLE GIVING PROGRAMS 43

Chapter Twenty-One Substantiation and Appraisal Requirements 45

§ 21.3 Substantiation Requirements for Gifts of $250 or More 45

§ 21.4 Substantiation Requirements for Noncash Gifts 45

§ 21.5 Appraisal Requirements 45

§ 21.7 Appraisals of Clothing and Household Items 46

Chapter Twenty-Three Special Events, Corporate Sponsorships, and Donor-Advised Funds 47

§ 23.4 Donor-Advised Funds 47

PART SEVEN APPENDICES 49

Appendix H Monthly Federal Interest Rates Used in Valuing Partial Interests (IRC § 7520) 51

Appendix I Deemed Rates of Return for Transfers to New Pooled Income Funds 61

TABLES 63

Cumulative Table of Cases 65

Cumulative Table of IRS Revenue Rulings and Revenue Procedures 77

Cumulative Table of IRS Private Determinations Cited in Text 81

Cumulative Table of IRS Private Letter Rulings, Technical Advice

Memoranda, and General Counsel Memoranda 85

Table of Cases Discussed in Bruce R. Hopkins' Nonprofit Counsel 97

Cumulative Table of IRS Revenue Rulings Discussed in Bruce R. Hopkins' Nonprofit Counsel 101

Cumulative Table of Private Letter Rulings and Technical Advice Memoranda Discussed in Bruce R. Hopkins' Nonprofit Counsel 103

Table of Charitable Giving Law Tax Reform Proposals 105

Cumulative Index 111

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 11.8.2015
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► EU / Internationales Recht
• Themenwelt: Recht / Steuern ► Steuern / Steuerrecht
• Themenwelt: Wirtschaft ► Betriebswirtschaft / Management ► Planung / Organisation
• Schlagworte: Business & Management • Gemeinnützige Organisationen / Recht • Gemeinnützige Organisationen / Recht • Non-Profit Organizations / Law • Wirtschaft u. Management
• ISBN-10: 1-118-87391-2 / 1118873912
• ISBN-13: 978-1-118-87391-5 / 9781118873915