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Editorial

center on wealth and philanthropy

What consequences will there be for charity if the estate tax is dismantled? Contrary to many, Paul Schervish concludes that reducing or repealing the tax will have positive benefits for charities. Read his controversial editorial from the Chronicle of Philanthropy.

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Estate Tax

Indiana University's Center on Philanthropy on Repeal of the Estate Tax
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Estate Taxes and Charitable Bequests by the Wealthy by David Joulfaian
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IRS Estate/Wealth/Gift Statistics
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