Understanding Who Should Be Beneficiary of Your IRA
How to Turn a Modest Tax-Deferred Account Into Millions For Your Family
(includes IRAs, 401(k)s, pensions, profit sharing and other qualified plans)
14. Option 4: Charity
If you are planning to leave an asset to charity after you die, a tax-deferred account can be an excellent one to use. That's because the charity will pay no income taxes when it receives the money, and the account will not be included in your taxable estate when you die, reducing the amount your family may have to pay in estate taxes. (More later.)