Conrad Teitell

President, Taxwise Giving

Conrad Teitell, A.B., LL.B., LL.M., 98.6. Chairman, National Charitable Planning Group, Cummings & Lockwood, Stamford Conn. cl-law.com. For information about Conrad Teitell's publications and lectures visit taxwisegiving.com.


Posts by Conrad Teitell

May. 24, 2013

APPRAISAL “ATTACHMENT” REQUIREMENT NOT MET

Conrad Teitell discusses the Internal Revenue Service's recent denial of a charitable deduction because the donor failed to comply with the appraisal....More
Apr. 29, 2013

Gift of Undivided Interest in Crut - Favorable Ruling

Conrad Teitell discusses a recent ruling that's good new for those looking to make a gift of undivided interest in a CRUT....More
Mar. 25, 2013

Artworks - Valuation of Fractional Interests

Conrad Teitell discusses the valuation of fractional interests in art and tackles the question of whether the IRS is bound by its own pronouncements....More
Feb. 22, 2013

IRA/Charitable Rollovers - How to Report the "Election"

Conrad Teitell lays out the proper steps for reporting your IRA/charitable rollover election....More
Jan. 11, 2013

Charitable/IRA Tax-Free Distributions Redux ... American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012

Conrad Teitell has some important, time-sensitive advice for those interested in making qualified charitable or IRA distributions in 2013....More
Dec. 27, 2012

CRTs, PIFS, CLTs & CGAs—Proposed Regulations on 3.8 Percent Medicare Tax

Conrad Teitell explores the proposed regulations regarding the 3.8 percent medicare tax and discusses how they may impact philanthropic vehicles....More
Nov. 26, 2012

Substantiating Charitable Gifts - Specimen Letter to Donor-Clients

Conrad Teitell offers some advice and a sample letter for donor-clients looking to substantiate their charitable gifts....More
Oct. 30, 2012

Charitable Gifts: Date of Delivery Rules

Conrad Teitell sheds some light on the potentially confusing date of delivery rules for charitable gifts....More
Sep. 21, 2012

Charitable Contributions - Gift Tax Reporting Essentials II

Conrad Teitell continues his primer on gift tax essentials....More
Aug. 24, 2012

Charitable Contributions - Gift Tax Reporting Essentials

Conrad Teitell gives you an outline of the gift-tax implications of charitable gifts....More