JMP Charitable Management Services Literature on CRTs


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CHARITABLE REMAINDER TRUSTS, by J. Michael Pusey, CPA, electronic (web) version available in PDF (requires free Adobe Acrobat Reader).

  • Research and planning. Research on CRTs requires a specialized resource. The treatise is unique in that all known PLRs, rulings, etc., have been identified and classified by issue. The treatise is designed to allow the busy professional to read selectively and research thoroughly with such aids as subject index, table of authorities and bibliography.
  • Tax guidelines to IRS models. This unique appendix (150 pages) takes 27 scenarios based on the 18 IRS model agreements, and references 64 detailed tax notes to the appropriate circumstance. The attorney can quickly select from 27 scenarios.
  • Understanding the math. The treatise presents and discusses 41 present-value examples that are an invaluable aid in understanding the financial incentives and cost of the gift.
  • Avoiding donor problems. The Checklist of Disclosures and Disclaimers will help the adviser or charity identify potential problem areas and avoid misunderstandings.
  • Returns and administration. The comprehensive illustration for an initial year and full year unitrust includes typed excerpts of IRS forms with notes plus administrator reports. Checklists include Review of Form 5227 Return; CRT, Donor and Executor Reporting; Getting the CRT Started; Review of a CRT Administration Agreement; Interview Form.


Selections from Table of Contents: Reference Edition
Alternatives to the CRT Dispositions of the Income Interest
Definition of a CRT Class of Beneficiaries
When is a CRT Necessary? Unborn Children / Future Spouses
When to Consider a Nonqualified CRT Sprinkling Authority
Charitable Remainder Annuity Trusts Donor's Estate as Successor Beneficiary
Charitable Remainder Unitrusts Payout Periods
Net Income Limitation Diminish / Revoke Income Interest
"Flip" Unitrusts Payout Rates / 5% Probability Test / Contingencies
Definition of "Income" / Make-up Account as Liability Charity's Remainder Interest
Multiple Trusts / Grantors Designating the Charity
Grantor Trust Rules Financing the Remainderman's Activities
Invasion of Trust Prohibited Sales of the Remainder Interest
Selecting the Trustee Charity Shares in the Income Interest
Exempt Status of the Trust Income Tax Charitable Deduction / Income Limitations
Trust Becomes a Private Foundation Gift of the Income Interest to Charity
Inter Vivos v. Testamentary Transfers Income Stream and Taxes Thereon
CRT / QTIP Considerations Ordinary Income / Capital Gains, etc.
CRTs Avoid Capital Loss Limitation Character and Timing of Income
Restrictions on Trust Investments Deferral of Income
Income in Respect of a Decedent Retirement Planning
Avoiding Sale Treatment to Donor Income Shifting
Transferring Liabilities to CRT Investment of Tax Savings / Life Insurance
Partial Sales Passive Activity Rules
CRTs that Co-Own Property Gift Tax / Estate Tax / Generation-Skipping
Corporations and Partnerships Qualification of Testamentary Trusts
Valuation Issues Inclusion in Grantor's / Beneficiary's Estate
Avoiding Dividend Treatment to the Donor Excise Taxes / Self-Dealing and Other
Compensation and Stock Option Issues Transfers of Partial Interests to CRTs
Permissible Recipients / Taxing Authorities / Creditors Administrative Costs / Appraisals
Payments "For the Use of" a Beneficiary Profiles of Potential Candidates
Payments to Beneficiary's Estate Considerations Affecting the Alien
Payments of Interest Donative Intent

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