How You Can Give:

Cash
Even with multiple options for giving, the most common methods are by cash or check. Through cash gifts you can reduce income tax up to 50% on your taxable income.

Appreciated Property
Appreciated property consists of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds that have increased in value over time. Ownership of the property for at least a year allows you to give it away, and subtract the full value from your taxable income. Giving through appreciated property offers regular tax savings up to 30% on adjusted gross income along with no capital gains tax.

Depreciated Property
Depreciated property consists of investments (stocks, bonds, and/or mutual funds), which have lost value from the day of ownership. Selling these investments and making charitable contributions with all or half of the proceeds is an option providing you with tax savings.

Other Methods
Other alternatives are retirement plan assets, wills, and/or life insurance. These are all excellent options that include little to no federal estate and gift taxes, allowing you to give more and give longer. And they are all tax deductible.

Give Today
With different options of giving available, consider starting a plan for your charitable actions today. All charitable gifts received or delivered by December 31 are eligible for tax deduction for that year. If NDI can be of further assistance, please contact us for more information.  Your accountant or tax advisor should be equipped to provide assistance as well.