Jonathan Saenz President, Texas Values P.S. With the stock market at record highs, did you know that donating appreciated securities, including stock and mutual funds, might be a better way to make a gift to Texas Values? Giving from your checking account is using after-tax dollars. By giving appreciated securities, you’d giving with whole dollars. Texas Values, as a non-profit, can sell and NOT PAY the long term capital gains tax! These gifts allow supporters to avoid paying capital gains tax on the sale of appreciated stock and can receive a charitable income tax deduction for the full market value when donated. To discuss a stock donation, please contact our office directly at 512-478-2220. | |