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Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts

A charitable remainder annuity trust is a separately invested and managed charitable trust that pays you, your spouse, and/or other beneficiaries a fixed annuity income for life or a term of years. You receive a charitable income tax deduction for a portion of your gift to the trust. No additional gifts are permitted. After the annuity trust terminates, the accumulated principal or "remainder interest" goes to Delaware Valley College.

  • Receive stable, predictable income (particularly appealing to older donors and income beneficiaries).
  • Avoid all upfront capital gains tax on any appreciated assets you transfer to the annuity trust.
  • Receive all or partly tax-free income if your annuity trust is invested for that objective.
  • Reduce your estate tax liability by removing a large taxable asset.
  • Make a satisfying and substantial gift to Delaware Valley College during your lifetime.

Example

Comparison of Benefits: Unitrust and Annuity Trust

This example is based on a factor that changes monthly. Contact our office for a personal illustration based on the latest rates.

Assumptions:

> Beneficiaries aged 72 and 70
> 28% income tax bracket
> Holding $100,000 in stock with $50,000 cost basis

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Unitrust

Annuity Trust

Contribution

$100,000

$100,000

Income Rate

5%

5%

First Year's Income

$5,000

$5,000

Future Income

Variable

$5,000/year

Charitable Deduction*

$43,764

$43,367

*Based on a Federal Discount Rate of 5%.

More

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