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Gift planning offers a variety of ways to structure contributions to the University at Albany in order to provide maximum benefits to donors, to their families and heirs, and to the University. These include gifts with special financial, investment, tax, or legal considerations and might involve assets other than cash, such as securities, real estate, tangible personal property, or life insurance. Bequests, charitable trusts, retirement plans, and various life-income gifts are part of our gift planning offerings.

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Planned Giving News

How the New Legislation Impacts Your Taxes This Year and Beyond

April 2026

Do you know how the new legislation will affect your taxes this year and beyond? Read more to learn about the opportunities available to you for this and future tax seasons.

Can All Donors Now Save Income Tax with a Charitable Gift?

March 2026

Have you heard about the new tax provision that allows a limited charitable deduction for nonitemizers? Read more to learn how to realize maximum tax benefits from your philanthropy.

Win-Win Plan Balances Charitable and Family Financial Goals

February 2026

Did you know you can make a current gift to support our work and replace that asset in your estate with life insurance? Read more to learn about the benefits of such a plan.