PricewaterhouseCoopers Guide to Charitable Giving

PricewaterhouseCoopers Guide to Charitable Giving
Author: Michael B. Kennedy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 212
Release: 2002-10-11
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 9780471235033

Assess your charitable alternatives; fund your charitable goals in a tax-efficient manner; establish a trust to benefit your family and charity.

PricewaterhouseCoopers Guide to Tax and Financial Planning, 2007

PricewaterhouseCoopers Guide to Tax and Financial Planning, 2007
Author: PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2006-11-03
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470097221

How to make sense of today's tax rules To understand how the 2006 tax law changes will affect you, what you need are clear explanations—not complicated tax jargon. Using plain, easy-to-understand language, the tax professionals at PricewaterhouseCoopers explain how the tax rules affect your personal finances and how you may benefit from available opportunities. They outline ways to handle your investments, plan for your retirement, pay for your children's education, realize tax savings, and much more. Filled with in-depth insights and practical advice, this comprehensive guide will: Give you tips, techniques, and methods to keep you from paying more tax than you're legally obligated to pay Help you plan for new rules that don't take effect until 2007 or later Arm you with unique insights, suggestions, and examples for dealing with this year's tax provisions And much more Business is personal. We treat it that way. PricewaterhouseCoopers' Private Company Services practice is an integrated team of audit, tax, and advisory professionals who focus on the unique needs of private companies and their owners. Within the practice, our professionals concentrate on the needs of manufacturing, retail, wholesale and distribution, construction, and food and beverage companies, as well as on the needs of law firms and other professional service organizations. They are committed to delivering cost-effective, practical solutions and proactive services with the quality clients expect from PricewaterhouseCoopers. For more information about PricewaterhouseCoopers' Private Company Services practice, visit www.pwc.com/pcs.

PricewaterhouseCoopers 2008 Guide to Tax and Financial Planning

PricewaterhouseCoopers 2008 Guide to Tax and Financial Planning
Author: PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 272
Release: 2007-11-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0470139706

A detailed guide that covers some of today's most important tax and financial planning issues To understand new tax rules and plan for their financial future, readers need clear explanations-not complicated tax jargon that only an accountant could understand. In straightforward and accessible language, PricewaterhouseCoopers 2008 Guide to Tax and Financial Planning explains the most recent tax law changes, answers common questions about tricky tax issues, and outlines the best ways to invest money, organize a small business, and plan for retirement under these new tax rules. Filled with valuable advice from a proven authority in the field, this guide will help readers feel confident and comfortable with important year-end tax planning. PricewaterhouseCoopers (www.pwc.com) provides industry-focused assurance, tax, and advisory services for public and private clients. More than 120,000 people in 139 countries connect their thinking, experience, and solutions to build public trust and enhance value for clients and their stakeholders.

Invest in Charity

Invest in Charity
Author: Ron Jordan
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 263
Release: 2002-04-08
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471217379

A Complete Guide to Personal Philanthropy Are you one of the newly wealthy with an interest in "giving back". . . an heir to money you'd like to share with a favorite cause .. . or simply someone who would like to do good in your community?There are more opportunities than ever for people of everyfinancial station to make a difference through charitable giving.But how do you choose among the many options available, and how doyou know which type of gift is best for you? Invest in Charity: A Donor's Guide to Charitable Giving will teachyou everything you need to know to devise and follow an effectivecharitable giving plan. It explains how to find the right charity;understand the tax, estate, and financial considerations; andselect a gift-whether it's a one-time cash gift or a lifelongannuity. Covering everything from researching the legitimacy of anonprofit organization to navigating the tax and estate laws thatapply to you, this guide will help you make your bequest withcomplete confidence that it's right for your charity and for you.

Managing Foundations and Charitable Trusts

Managing Foundations and Charitable Trusts
Author: Roger D. Silk
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 295
Release: 2011-06-09
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118093496

The insider's guide to charitable organizations for donors and their advisors Do you know when to use a private foundation, a donor-advised fund, or a charitable remainder trust or other charitable vehicle? Do you know the different tax benefits, limitations, and control rules for each alternative? Do you have an appropriate investment policy for your endowed charities? Do you have a rubric for avoiding fraud? Do you know what to look for to make sure that your charitable donations don't do the opposite of what you intend? In Managing Foundations and Charitable Trusts, Roger D. Silk and James W. Lintott provide a comprehensive guide for charitable donors and their advisers. Additional topics include: Foundation Governance When to seek additional professional help When and how to turn a CRT interest into cash Key tax issues Creating a legacy Why tax planning is so difficult, and how to approach it Straightforward and authoritative, Managing Foundations and Charitable Trusts is a handy, easy-to-read guide that all donors and their advisors will want to keep on hand.

Making a Difference 2.0

Making a Difference 2.0
Author: Howard Freeman
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 192
Release: 2012-05-11
Genre: Political Science
ISBN: 1620873427

The digital age has changed the way people contribute to worthy causes, with more and more donations coming from online sources. Making a Difference 2.0 serves as a bible for tech-savvy contributors and an essential starting block for beginners, explaining the ins and outs of online charity, how it can differ from traditional methods of fundraising and donating, and how to ensure your contribution is being put to its best use. The book is targeted for two separate audiences— those that donate and those that utilize donations given to them. An exhaustive index is included listing and rating all online giving platforms.

Financial and Accounting Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations

Financial and Accounting Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations
Author: John H. McCarthy
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 738
Release: 2012-03-06
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 1118083660

A completely revised and expanded edition of the nonprofit industry finance and accounting standard Filled with authoritative advice on the financial reporting, accounting, and control situations unique to not-for-profit organizations, Financial and Accounting Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations, Eighth Edition is recognized by professionals as the industry standard reference on not-for-profit finance and accounting. Prepared by the PricewaterhouseCoopers Not-for-Profit Industry Services Group, the book includes accounting, tax, and reporting guidelines for different types of organizations, step-by-step procedures and forms, and more. A new chapter on public debt has also been added. Presents the latest updates to regulatory reporting and disclosure changes in recent years Reflects the totally revamped and revised AICPA accounting and audit guide for not-for-profit organizations Addresses concerns of all nonprofit organizations, including health and welfare organizations, colleges and universities, churches and other religious organizations, libraries, museums, and other smaller groups Includes step-by-step procedures and forms, detailed explanations of financial statements, and a how-to section on setting up and keeping the books Financial and Accounting Guide for Not-for-Profit Organizations, Eighth Edition is the completely revised and expanded new edition of the bestselling not-for-profit accounting guide.

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Guide to the New Tax Rules

PricewaterhouseCoopers' Guide to the New Tax Rules
Author: PriceWaterhouseCoopers LLP
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Total Pages: 274
Release: 2003-01-17
Genre: Business & Economics
ISBN: 0471446807

* Save for College * Maximize Your Retirement Savings What do the new tax laws mean to you and your money? Keeping up with changing tax laws and rules is always hard. Now it's more complicated than ever. There's the Economic Growth and Tax Relief Reconciliation Act of 2001, the Victims of Terrorism Tax Relief Act of 2002, the Job Creation and Worker Assistance Act of 2002, and more. Some new tax rules will be "phased-in" and "phased-out" for years to come. How can you make sense of it all? PricewaterhouseCoopers Guide to the New Tax Rules answers your most frequent questions about the tricky new tax laws. Using plain language everyone can understand, the trusted tax professionals at PricewaterhouseCoopers explain how the new rules affect your personal finances and how you can benefit from the newly available opportunities. They outline the best ways to plan for your retirement, pay for your children's education, maximize tax savings, and much more. The valuable advice in this guide will: * Arm you with unique insights, savvy suggestions, and vivid examples on the new tax provisions for this year * Hand you proven tips, techniques, and methods for taking best advantage of the new tax rules * Help you plan for new rules that don't take effect until 2003 or later * And much more