2017 Tax Laws and Philanthropy: What Your Development Office Needs to Know 

Presented by Dana Perry and David Hunter - Attorneys with Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

In the last few years, there have been some significant federal tax changes and proposals that impact philanthropy, individual giving, transfer of wealth, and estate taxes. How prepared are you to answer the questions your top donors have about how these laws impact their giving? Join the Gonser Gerber Institute for this important webinar on some of the tax law changes that impact your development office and your donors.

Here are just some of the topics that will be addressed during our program:

•              Income tax brackets and rates

•              Income tax deduction rules impact on charitable giving

•              Existing and proposed changes to the estate tax

•              Affordable Care Act Taxes 

•              IRA distributions to charities

The fee is $295 per institution, which allows your entire team the opportunity to participate in this professional development at the same time. If you are a current client of Gonser Gerber Advancement Consulting, that fee is just $145. You will also receive a copy of the presentation and a recording of the webinar with your registration.

Your Faculty:

DANA PERRY is a shareholder attorney with Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. With more than 25 years of experience helping individuals and families secure their futures and protect their assets, Dana Perry approaches estate planning, elder law, and special needs cases with the expertise and compassion clients deserve.  Her hands-on approach ensures clients understand their options and know how to successfully navigate the complex landscape of multi-generational estate and tax planning, long-term care planning, Medicaid rules and regulations, supplemental needs trusts, and more. Through creative planning and full-scale needs analysis, Dana works with clients to craft a holistic plan that will best minimize future expenses and maximize their family’s protection. Ms. Perry is certified as an Elder Law Specialist by the Tennessee Commission on Continuing Legal Education and Specialization and is licensed to practice in Tennessee and Georgia. She is a frequent speaker on estate planning and elder law topics.

DAVID HUNTER is a tax, corporate, and business law attorney with Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C. He advises individuals and businesses in a variety of estate planning, federal and state tax law, corporate law, and general business law matters. Mr. Hunter is admitted to practice law in Tennessee and Alabama and before the U.S. Tax Court. Prior to becoming an attorney, he was employed with Ernst & Young LLP and is an inactive Certified Public Accountant. He served as Graduate Editor of the Tax Law Review while earning his master of laws in taxation from New York University School of Law.

About Chambliss, Bahner & Stophel, P.C.

Chambliss Law Firm is based in Chattanooga, Tennessee.  Chambliss Law has built a rich heritage of successful client service by anchoring its practice in the time-honored principles of legal scholarship, professionalism, innovation and skillful, vigorous advocacy.  We have produced a legacy of achievement by adapting our practice to serve the diverse and challenging needs of our clients. This versatility has resulted in a practice that serves clients regionally and nationally.  The scope of our services is equally broad, including business planning, real estate, health care, estate planning, elder law and special needs, taxation, labor and employment law, intellectual property, environmental and construction law, and all aspects of litigation.