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Receive charitable income-tax deduction
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Nichols
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Avoid capital-gain tax
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gift of appreciated stock
Provide support to
Nichols
while decreasing the out-of-pocket cost to you by avoiding capital-gain tax
Make a current gift and are over the age of 73
Satisfy a retirement-plan annual required minimum distribution (RMD)
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qualified charitable distribution
Avoid income tax on an RMD and provide current support to
Nichols
Minimize taxes on the transfer of a business you own
Provide support for
Nichols
A
gift of closely held business stock
Receive an income-tax deduction and avoid capital-gain tax
Make a significant future gift without affecting your current lifestyle
A charitable
bequest
Reduce estate and death taxes, and retain control over your assets during your lifetime
Leave assets to
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Nichols
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retirement-plan benefits
Avoid estate tax on retirement-plan assets while making other property available to pass to your heirs
Make a significant gift to
Nichols
Retain an income for yourself
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charitable remainder unitrust
Receive a variable income stream and an immediate income-tax deduction
Make a significant gift to
Nichols
Retain an income for yourself
A
charitable remainder annuity trust
Receive a fixed-income stream and an immediate income-tax deduction and avoid capital-gain tax
Use your assets to support
Nichols
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nongrantor charitable lead trust
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