Tax-Deductible Bequest Language

To make a bequest that qualifies for a federal estate tax charitable deduction, you may direct your gift to the ACLU Foundation as follows. The tax ID# of the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation is 13-6213516.

I give to the American Civil Liberties Union Foundation, Inc. a New York not-for-profit corporation that is recognized as exempt from tax under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended, with its principal offices at 125 Broad Street, New York, New York, [all (or ____ percent) of my residuary estate] or [the sum of $_______ ] to be used for its general purposes.

Tax Note: An estate tax charitable deduction may not be relevant for people whose estates are worth less than the federal estate tax exemption amount. The federal exemption for 2023 is $13,160,000 for individuals and $27,220,000 for a married couple. Estate tax imposed at the state level (currently in CT, DC, HI, IL, MA, MD, ME, MN, NY, OR, RI, VT, WA) may also be a consideration. You should consult your own qualified financial and legal advisors to learn how the laws apply in your particular circumstances.

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