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 the ASO.
- 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 the ASO 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. |
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Assumptions: |
> Beneficiaries
aged 72 and 70 |
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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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Legal Designation
If you wish to name the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra as beneficiary of a trust agreement, we should be named as the Robert W. Woodruff Arts Center, Inc., a Georgia nonprofit corporation, to benefit the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra.
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