Benefits of Giving

Need a solution for appreciated assets or a simple tax deduction? Here are some questions to answer:

• Do you want to reduce gift and inheritance taxes on assets you pass on to your children/grandchildren?
• Do you want to maximize your heirs' inheritance while benefiting UC/SU?
• Do you want to give all or a percent of your residence or farm to UC/SU, while retaining life use?
• Do you want to make a large gift to UC/SU with little cost?

Many people have made substantial gains in the stock market or in the value of real property. These same people confess feeling ‘cash poor’ because they don’t want to incur a capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated assets. By taking advantage of one of the many planned giving vehicles available today, you can achieve benefits from the transfer of assets to UC and create an income stream for the rest of your life! If you want more information about gift planning in general or to discuss a gift arrangement tailored to your needs, call Wendy Harris, Senior Director of Development, 315-443-3075, or visit the Syracuse University web site, http://www.syracuse.gift-planning.org/.

Not all of us are in a position to take advantage of opportunities to make large gifts, but every gift, no matter the size, makes a difference and is tax deductible. Through a bequest in your will, be it stock, property, life insurance, a trust, or other planned vehicle, you can benefit University College and our students in the future and experience the pleasure and satisfaction of acknowledging that contribution now. Giving isn’t just about tax benefits; it’s about helping others and changing lives. Let us begin the process together.