Recent IRS actions illuminating charitable tax planning pitfalls
It requires a keen eye to spot unintended negative consequences of a well-meaning client’s charitable giving strategies! This fall, we suggest you take note of three cautionary tales:
- Clients can no longer “hide” with confidence behind a so-called blocker LLC to avoid sticky self-dealing rules when a note is transferred to a private foundation as part of a tax-savvy charitable estate planning structure.
- Although rarely imposed, intermediate sanctions on excess benefits are a real thing if a disqualified person attempts to use influential muscle to access financial resources.
- Conservation easements–especially those of the syndicated variety–continue to land on the hot seat.
This article is provided for informational purposes only. It is not intended as legal, accounting, or financial planning advice. If you have any questions or would like to discuss your giving strategy, please contact us.