Planned gifts provide an opportunity to realize your personal financial goals and to strengthen the work of In Defense of Animals for the future. Through a planned gift, you may be able to increase your current income, or provide additional retirement income, while reducing income and estate taxes. With careful planning, it is possible to reduce or eliminate income taxes (including capital gain) and transfer taxes (including gift, estate, inheritance, and generation-skipping). You can enjoy these tax savings while turning appreciated assets into an income for yourself or others. Planned giving is a tool that helps you to achieve your goals for IDA and all of the animals we strive to help, and enhances your financial plans and security. read more »