Gift Planning

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 Washington 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 Washington 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
.	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%.

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