In addition to cash contributions, you can donate appreciated stocks, bonds, or real estate. Gifts of appreciated property can be extremely beneficial – both to you and to Hospice of Queen Anne’s. Gifts of appreciated property may be made outright to Hospice of Queen Anne’s, or used to establish a planned gift.

Appreciated Securities – when you transfer property that you have held for more than a year to Hospice of Queen Anne’s, you do not pay taxes on the asset’s capital gains. Additionally, your charitable deduction is based on the fair market value of the asset at the time of the gift.

Securities that have lost value are not usually considered for gift purposes. If you want to take your losses for tax purposes and invest the proceeds in a guaranteed success, you can sell the stock, take the capital loss deduction, and make a gift to Hospice of Queen Anne’s.

Appreciated Real Estate – show that your real estate if more important than “location, location, location.” Consider making a tax-advantaged gift of your real estate to Hospice of Queen Anne’s.

To lean more or speak to a hospice representative, contact the hospice office at 443-262-4100.