Happy Holidays! There is Still Time for 2014 Deductions

Make a Difference. Reduce Taxes. Do Good.

If these are some of your 2014 goals, we have good news - THERE IS STILL TIME TO MAKE IT HAPPEN! And doing so is easy.

Whether through an annual contribution, an endowed scholarship, a memorial to a loved one, a gift annuity, a will, or a trust; every gift to the Montana State University Foundation helps ensure that MSU Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship (JJCBE) students and faculty achieve and succeed in unparalleled ways. With your support, 2014 has been another year of remarkable achievements.

GIVE ON-LINE
Please take a look at www.msuaf.org/give to make a one-time online donation to the JJCBE.

MAIL DONATION
If you prefer to mail your gift, the address is MSUAF, PO Box 172750, Bozeman, MT 59717. Be sure it is post-marked on or before December 31st to qualify for any 2014 tax benefits. Please make a check out to MSU Alumni Foundation and specify where you wish the donation to be placed; ie, Accounting Option, scholarship, greatest needs, etc.

MONTANA TAX INCENTIVES

The Montana Qualified Endowment Tax Credit can help you take up to $10,000 (or $20,000 for you and your spouse) off your Montana taxes! By utilizing a planned gift like a deferred gift annuity to establish an endowment, you can make a big impact at Montana State University while reducing or even eliminating your Montana state income tax burden.

Another important Montana tax credit to consider is the Montana College Contribution Credit. This allows you to take a credit of 10% of your gift to the MSU Foundation, up to $500. In order to qualify for this credit, your contribution has to be made to a Montana college or university that offers a baccalaureate degree level education program. In addition to this credit, your contribution may also be claimed as an itemized deduction.

Your accountant may also assist you with these wonderful ways to give and reduce taxes, so make sure to ask him/her what you can do to take advantage!

ASSISTANCE
Please give Jackie Sather, Sr. Director of Development a call, 406-994-6766 ([email protected]), if you have additional questions or would like to discover ways to make and impact at MSU as well as potentially saving money on your taxes!

Happy Holidays and thank you for your interest and support of the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship!