Since 1998, charities have been able to own S corporation stock ("S stock"). However, the ownership of S stock by an exempt organization may result in either an unexpected tax burden or a liability rather than an asset for the charity. This author's recent experiences with several clients seeking to include gifts of S stock in their charitable planning well illustrated how challenging this planning objective can be.
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