How it works
Here are some common techniques for making a gift of real estate to Pine Street.
- Give your real estate now.
- Give your home now, but continue to live in it as long as you wish.
- Give your real estate now and receive payments for life.
- Give your real estate through your estate.
- Give a portion of your real estate and keep the rest.
- Sell your real estate to us for less than its appraised value.
The common techniques for making gifts of real estate are each briefly described below. We would be happy to discuss with you which technique might be best for your particular situation and goals.
Give your real estate through your estate
By making a gift of real estate through your estate, you will retain use of your property during your life. What is more, you can change your gift plan whenever you wish, should your circumstances or priorities change. Putting your gift of real estate into your estate plan now will help assure that your wishes will be carried out later. You may also save estate taxes.
Transfer your real estate to us outright
This is the simplest way for you to give Pine Street Inn a piece of real estate. By giving us all rights to your real estate, you will maximize your support of Pine Street, and you will earn an income tax deduction equal to the full appraised value of your real estate.
Sell your real estate to us for less than its appraised value
When you sell Pine Street your real estate in a "bargain sale" arrangement, you will enjoy several benefits. You will receive an immediate cash payment equal to the sale price and an income tax deduction for the difference between your sale price and the appraised value of your property. You will also avoid capital gains tax on your gain in the gift portion of the arrangement.
Give your home to us, but continue to live in it as long as you wish
When you give your home to Pine Street subject to a "retained life estate," you can continue to live in your home for as long as you wish, for the rest of your life, or for the lives of you and your spouse. You will earn an immediate income tax deduction for a portion of the value of your home. You also can make a retained life estate gift using a second home, farm or any structure you use as a personal residence.
Give your real estate now and receive variable payments for life
Using a gift arrangement called a "flip unitrust," you can give your real estate now and start receiving payments as soon as your real estate has been sold. Your payments will vary with the value of your flip unitrust. Payments equal to 5% or 6% of trust value are typical. You will also receive a substantial income tax deduction. In addition, there will be no immediate capital gains tax on the sale of your real estate.
Give your real estate now and receive secure fixed payments for life
Using a gift arrangement called a "deferred gift annuity," you can give your real estate now and receive payments of a fixed amount starting on the date you choose. The payment amount will depend on your age and how long you wait before payments begin after your donation. Payments are backed by the general resources of Pine Street Inn for life and typically are partially tax-free. You also will receive a substantial income tax deduction and avoid or defer capital gains tax.
Give us a portion of your real estate holding
Rather than give us all of your real estate holding, you can give us an "undivided interest." For example, if you own 100 acres of farm land, you could give us 50 acres. You will receive an immediate income tax deduction for the value of the portion you give. You will, of course, retain complete control of the portion of your real estate that you choose to keep.
Donald Bruce owns several buildings in his hometown. While they have been a good investment for him over the years, he is ready to stop being a landlord. His properties have grown substantially in value, so he is concerned that he will have a big capital gains tax bill to worry about if he sells them. He would also like to show his dedication to Pine Street Inn by making a major gift.
One of Donald's buildings is appraised for $300,000. He purchased it for $45,000. Donald proposes that he donate it to us which will eliminate his concern over capital gains tax. After performing our own review of the property, we confirm that the appraised value is accurate and that we have no environmental or financial concerns regarding Donald's property.
Benefits
- Donald receives a $300,000 income tax deduction.
- Donald saves $111,000 in income tax and $51,000 in capital gains tax.
- Donald is relieved of all responsibilities of owning the property.
- Donald gains the satisfaction of providing substantial support to Pine Street.
There are many options for donating your home, second home, commercial building, raw land, farm or other real estate to Pine Street Inn. There may be a gift plan available that will help you achieve your charitable and financial goals.