Charitable Remainder Annuity Trust: How to Accept
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The tax benefits of a CRT happen on both ends: The benefactor gets tax benefits in the form of a charitable deduction when the trust is set up, and the asset is likely removed from the estate.
Typically, the assets that fund a CRAT are highly appreciated assets that have been held long-term and are easily convertible to an income-producing asset.
WHO: Typically, a benefactor who takes advantage of a CRAT is between 50 and 70 years of age.
A CRAT must pay a fixed rate of return at least annually, and the minimum amount it must distribute is 5% of the original funding value.
The dictionary definition: A Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT) is a special tax-exempt