Smart Giving: Maximize Tax Savings While Supporting Catholic Causes

Smart Giving: Maximize Tax Savings While Supporting Catholic Causes

We are in the thick of tax season, with the April 15th deadline right around the corner! When you meet with your tax and investment advisors to review the past year and prepare for your financial future, it is an excellent time to discuss the strategic tools that can optimize your tax benefits while supporting Catholic causes that matter most to you. By considering charitable giving options such as a…

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‘Tis the Season to Make Year-End Gifts

‘Tis the Season to Make Year-End Gifts

IRAs, appreciated stock and donor-advised fund donations to endowments provide lasting benefits for Catholic causes, and smart tax benefits for donors. At the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania, we make it easy for you to help your favorite Catholic parish, school, or ministry by donating appreciated securities, donating from your IRA or making a grant from your donor-advised fund. Not only will these gifts help your favorite Catholic cause thrive…

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Age 70 1/2? Support Catholic Causes and Avoid Taxes With Qualified Charitable Distributions

Age 70 1/2? Support Catholic Causes and Avoid Taxes With Qualified Charitable Distributions

Supporters of Catholic causes can ensure their favorite organization continues fulfilling its missions by directing distributions from their tax-deferred retirement accounts to an endowment or donor designated fund managed by the Catholic Foundation of Eastern Pennsylvania. This is a win for both the Catholic organization and the donor/taxpayer. With qualified charitable distributions, they can begin as young as 70 1/2 years old. What Are Qualified Charitable Distributions? If you are age 70½…

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