Unless there's been some change I don't know about, there's no way to avoid the taxes, you're just not paying it all at once and you get the charitable write off when you donate the property into the trust.

The attorneys volunteer and accept optional donations.

A CRT has 2 beneficiaries, Income Beneficiaries and Charitable Beneficiaries.How it works: Property is donated to a CRT.

So for all of you who have really benefitted by Jay’s wisdom, I would encourage you to show that gratitude by making a Christmas charitable donation this year to A Hero’s Home as a thank you to Jay.

The donations would be reported on Schedule A.

If CPS cuts a teacher from our school the parents donate the cash to hire a new one.  

Additionally, there are limitations in the amount you are able to donate with respect to your AGI. 

Sponsoring a sports team is likely viewed as a charity donation.

Thank you to all of the highly experienced folks who donate their time in answering questions on this forum to help people like me get a better understanding of the real estate game.Kevin

I'm also involved the patriotic way.I've donated to Buck in CO and also to candidates that have sworn to NO more spending bills passed without having a way to cover the costs.