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Bunching Strategy for Charitable Giving
Since the standard deduction was doubled in 2018, many donors may no longer collect the necessary deductions to surpass the new standard deduction threshold. A tax-smart strategy to overcome this is called “bunching,” where a...
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Year End Giving Dates
Appreciated stock can be a tax-effective gift. Consider a year end gift of appreciated stock. Your gift of stock, donated directly to the Community Foundation, will not trigger capital gains tax and you will receive...
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Oct 18-24 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week; Estate Plan Is Avenue for Charitable Good
October 18-24 is National Estate Planning Awareness Week, a time to call awareness to what estate planning is and why it is an important part of a personal financial plan. According to Gallop’s spring 2021...
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Harvest Season Produces Opportunity for Farmers to Give Back Through Gift of Grain
As harvest season approaches, the Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa wants farmers to know about and consider the opportunity to benefit their local community through a gift of grain.Donating a gift of grain to the...
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Unique 2021 Tax Advantages for Charitable Giving
The Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa is sharing tips for how individuals can maximize their charitable giving tax advantages for 2021 before year end.The CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act) was enacted...
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IRA Charitable Rollover for Good
You’ve worked hard and planned for your future. Now, you’re ready to enjoy the next stage of your life but want to keep supporting the causes important to you and make a difference in your...
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Utilizing a Donor Advised Fund to Create Community Impact
You care for your community. It’s home. Maybe you’ve raised a family here or grown your career. It’s where you spend time with family and friends. Now you want to give back to the place...
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Changing Landscape of Farmland Ownership Can Benefit Owners and Community
By Kaye Englin, President and CEOAccording to a 2017 study by Iowa State University, 60 percent of Iowa farmland is owned by people over the age of 65, and 35 percent of Iowa farmland is...
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