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Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust

A charitable remainder annuity trust (CRAT) is a trust you can fund with cash or appreciated assets that provides you with fixed income and meaningful tax benefits, while ultimately supporting the work of UNC Charlotte with the remainder. It offers a simple and reliable way to turn assets into steady payments and create a future gift that reflects your values.

Many donors consider an annuity trust when they want predictable income for life or for a set number of years. Others explore this option when they are looking for a tax efficient way to give after selling appreciated property or planning for retirement. A CRAT can help you meet your financial goals while creating opportunities for UNC Charlotte students.

Benefits of a charitable remainder annuity trust

Receive fixed income for life or a term of up to 20 years
Avoid capital gains tax on the sale of your appreciated assets
Receive an immediate charitable income tax deduction for the charitable remainder portion of your gift to UNC Charlotte
Create a meaningful future gift that strengthens opportunities for UNC Charlotte students

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How a charitable remainder annuity trust works

You transfer cash or assets to fund a charitable remainder annuity trust.
In the case of a trust funded with appreciated assets, the trust will then sell the assets tax-free, which preserves more value for your fixed payments and your future gift.
The trust is invested to pay fixed income to you or any other trust beneficiaries you select based on a life, lives or a term of up to 20 years.
You receive an income tax deduction in the year you transfer assets to the trust.
When the trust ends, the remaining assets support UNC Charlotte, creating a meaningful legacy for future Niners.

More on charitable remainder annuity trusts

A charitable remainder annuity trust can be a helpful option if you are looking for steady, predictable income. Because the payment amount is fixed when the trust is created, it remains the same each year, regardless of market changes. For many donors, this stability offers peace of mind while also creating a future gift that supports UNC Charlotte.

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If you would like a personalized illustration or have questions about whether a charitable remainder annuity trust is right for you, please contact us. You are also welcome to use the charitable remainder annuity trust calculator on this page for general estimates. Our team is here to support you as you explore your options and consider the impact you hope to make at UNC Charlotte.

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The charitable annuity trust calculator generates a printable presentation that shows how you can receive high fixed payments with tax free sale plus charitable tax deduction.

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Number of Beneficiaries

One Two

Click the appropriate button for a presentation of one or two beneficiaries. Selecting one beneficiary will cause the second beneficiary and the associated name and birthdate fields to be hidden from view.

First Beneficiary

Enter the name of the person. You may use such titles as "Mr.", "Mrs.", "Dr.", "Rev.", "Jr.", "Sr.", etc. For the remainder unitrust the first person is the first income recipient or beneficiary of the agreement.

First beneficiary is required

Birthdate

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Please enter a valid birthdate for the first beneficiary

Please enter a valid birthdate for the second beneficiary

Birth month of the first beneficiary is required

Birth day of the first beneficiary is required

Birth year of the first beneficiary is required

Second Beneficiary

Second beneficiary is required

Birthdate

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Please enter a valid birthdate for the second beneficiary

Birth month of the second beneficiary is required

Birth day of the second beneficiary is required

Birth year of the second beneficiary is required

Income Tax Rate

Select the current federal income tax rate of the donor. This will be used to project possible income tax savings. If you are uncertain about the correct rate, you may choose one of the middle rates. For many people, this will be close to their actual income tax rate.

Property Value $

Please enter a valid property value

Property value is required

Enter the amount of cash or the fair market value (FMV) of the asset(s) used to fund the CGA. For assets such as real estate, closely-held stock and other hard to value assets, the FMV is the appraised value of the property on the date of the gift.

Cost Basis $

Please enter a valid cost basis

Cost basis is required

Enter the cost basis of the asset being used to fund the trust or annuity. If the asset is cash, the cost basis is equal to the gift amount. If it is appreciated property, the cost basis will most likely be the amount you originally paid for the property. The cost basis is used to determine the capital gains tax which will be bypassed as a result of selling the asset. If the cost basis is not known or cannot be proven, the IRS assumes the cost basis to be $0. If cash funds the gift annuity, enter the same value as "Value of Property."

Current Return

Current return is required

Enter the current return or yield of the asset(s) which will be used to fund the gift agreement. For example, if the trust will be funded with public-traded stock which is currently paying a dividend of 3%, the current return yield is, in turn, 3%. If the gift is funded with vacant land or a personal residence (assuming the property is not leased), the current return would be 0%.

Trust Payout

Trust payout is required

Payout must be between 5% and 50%

Enter the percent income payout to the donor. You must select a trust percent payout of 5% or more.

Payment Frequency

Select either monthly, quarterly, semiannual, or annual income payments to the beneficiary(ies) of the income. The choice of payment frequency does affect the amount of the charitable deduction as the more frequent the payment (i.e. monthly as opposed to annually), the smaller the donor's tax deduction.

Maximum Payout Rate For 5% Probability Test Under Revenue Ruling 77-454 is less than minimum required 5% payout. Trust not permitted with this duration.