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A church or favorite ministry purchases your property for less than fair market value. You receive the cash and a charitable deduction for the difference between the market value and purchase price.
Bargain Sale
Property
Sale Portion
Church or Favorite Ministries
How a Bargain Sale Works
- You sell to a church or favorite ministry your property for a price less than fair market value.
- You receive the cash from the sale and a charitable deduction for your gift to a church or favorite ministry (the difference between the market value and purchase price).
- While you may owe some tax on the amount you receive from a church or favorite ministry, the charitable deduction from your gift could offset your taxes this year.
Benefits of a Bargain Sale
If you are considering selling your property, a bargain sale will help you meet all of your goals.
- Avoid capital gains tax on your charitable gift.
- The deduction from your gift will give you valuable tax savings that may reduce your tax bill this year.
- With the cash received from the sale, you may then reinvest to create more income for your future.
- Best of all, your gift will help a church or favorite ministry further its work.
