Sometimes tax motives overwhelm philanthropic motives, which has often been the case with charitable deductions for so-called “conservation easements.” For years now, sponsors have offered up investments in partnerships,...more
It is that time of year for our regulatory update. Parts I and II will discuss proposed and adopted rules from the second half of last year to the first quarter of this year that impact healthcare providers in New Jersey,...more
Back for its third year, Foster Swift Collins & Smith’s “Legal Strategies for Women Leaders” webinar series is a program crafted to help women business leaders stay abreast of new laws, regulations and other beneficial...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER UKRAINIAN LAW - І. Types and specifics of real estate in Ukraine - The main types of real estate in Ukraine are the following: • plots of land; • other objects...more
In International Rescue Committee v. Trustee of the Wylie Street Emergency Fund, 537 P.3d 30 (2023), the Supreme Court of Idaho cited Black’s Law Dictionary (11th ed. 2019) as authority for the proposition that “a person can...more
The following is a summary of the remarks made by Cristina Vessels at the ACCP Annual Conference held in Denver, Colorado, on October 17, 2023. Understanding the legal requirements for different cause-related marketing...more
El 5/10/23, el IRS emitió una advertencia y ofreció consejos a todos los contribuyentes, incluyendo los contribuyentes de alto patrimonio neto (declarantes de altos ingresos), para que estén atentos a promociones que prometan...more
On 10/5/23, the IRS issued a warning and offered tips to all taxpayers, including, High-Net-Worth taxpayers (high income filers) to be on the lookout for promotions that promise art donation deductions that are a tax scheme....more
El 18 de octubre de 2023, se publicó en el Diario Oficial de la Federación la Séptima Resolución de Modificaciones a la Resolución Miscelánea Fiscal para 2023 y sus Anexos 3 y 23. En esta Resolución de Modificaciones, entre...more
Key Facts of Real Estate Acquisitions Under Austrian Law - I. Introduction - There are many considerations that a buyer/ seller of real estates should make before buying or selling a property. The following article is...more
Tis the season. Some people like to use the phrase “Doing Well by Doing Good.” Early U.S. business magnates knew that financial benefits can come from philanthropy. In 1888, Cornealius Vanderbilt donated $250,000 (that’s six...more
Taxpayers can receive significant tax benefits when donating cryptocurrency and other appreciated digital assets to a charity. This article looks at some key considerations to keep in mind as you consider all your options....more
Charities should address several issues when considering whether to accept donations of digital assets, defined to include cryptocurrency, stablecoins, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs)....more
As we’re approaching year end, this is a good time to revisit the tax rules that apply to donating noncash property—including donations of digital assets....more
Welcome to the first edition of Legacy Matters, Nutter’s private wealth and nonprofit newsletter focusing on estate planning and philanthropy topics. ...more
How planning can minimize the impact of income taxes - Until recently, estate planning strategies generally focused on removing as much wealth as possible from one’s estate to avoid the bite of federal estate tax....more
In 2021, the National Collegiate Athletic Association (“NCAA”) adopted a policy that permitted student athletes to be compensated for the use of their name, image, and likeness (“NIL”). Since then, organizations have been...more
A California-based fintech company recently entered separate consent orders with California, Connecticut, and the District of Columbia to resolve allegations claiming it disguised interest charges as tips and donations...more
A fintech peer-to-peer lender has entered into separate consent orders with California, Washington D.C., and Connecticut relating to its practice of requesting tips and donations in connection with the loans offered through...more
In a recent FEC ruling regarding whether Congressman Lou Barletta’s leadership PAC (LOU PAC) made unlawful rent payments to his wife, the FEC commissioners explicitly articulated that leadership PACs (“LPACs”)— are entirely...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER UKRAINIAN LAW - І. Types and specifics of real estate in Ukraine - The main types of real estate in Ukraine are the following: • plots of land; • other objects that...more
Two recent developments at the federal level are intended to encourage more food donations. First, President Biden signed the Food Donation Improvement Act (FDIA), which expands Good Samaritan liability protections. Second,...more
With the start of a new year come ample fundraising opportunities for upcoming elections. As a result, it is important to understand the rules around donating and becoming aware of certain contribution limits. If you plan to...more
On January 13, 2023, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released a memorandum (CCA 202302012) concluding that a qualified appraisal is required when a taxpayer claims a charitable contribution deduction exceeding $5,000 for...more
KEY FACTS OF REAL ESTATE ACQUISITIONS UNDER AUSTRIAN LAW - There are many considerations that a buyer/seller of real estates should make before buying or selling a property. The following article is intended to give a brief...more