During a lunch with an Executive Director of a local charity that currently qualifies as a tax-exempt 501(c)(3), I heard him remark that he is a constant advocate for both…
On March 24, 2023, the Washington State Supreme Court released its long-awaited opinion upholding the constitutionality of the new Washington Capital Gains Tax in Quinn v. State of Washington. Accordingly,…
Different business entities like corporations and limited liability companies are governed by default laws published by state legislatures. Nonprofits in Washington are similarly governed by specific statutory requirements that govern…
What is a charitable giving technique that doubles as a wealth transfer technique to avoid estate taxes and at the same time works especially well in a low-interest rate environment…
Think of a unique piece of property. Maybe it’s a plot of land you own that is situated perfectly to be added to the Badger Mountain trail system. Maybe it’s…
Donor Advised Funds have gained in popularity in recent years. They provide an easy way to facilitate charitable giving, they can increase tax savings, and they can be creatively employed…
Financially successful individuals often contemplate the highest and best use of their assets. In some cases, those same individuals have decided that the natural objects of their bounty (i.e. the…
If you are a business owner that: (1) is looking towards succession planning and the option of selling your interest in a business; (2) has inclinations towards charitable giving; and…
Charities and non-profits need good people that are willing to donate time and energy to make sure the enterprise is running efficiently and doing good deeds. So, they seek out…
You can do whatever you want with your money and assets but when charged with caring for another person’s money and assets, a body of law provides guidance on how…
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