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Welcome to Motion Picture & Television Fund's Trust & Estate website. Doug and I are the gift planning specialists at MPTF and are pleased that you are interested in learning about the many charitable vehicles and benefits of leaving a bequest. Whether your plans are to help your loved ones or a charitable organization, Doug and I can assist you. Thank you for taking the time to explore the benefits of gift planning.
A Family Says Thank You
In the fall of 1940,Hollywood composer Lee Zahler's life was about to take a turn for the worse. His 14-year-old son, Gordon, sustained a near-fatal injury in a terrifying gymnastics accident at school that left the ninthgrader a permanent quadriplegic....
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Gift Tax Surprise
Bill: "Every year I pay income tax. And when I pass away my estate will owe tax. But I was absolutely stunned today to hear that I might even have to pay a gift tax! Do you mean that if I give this...
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There are a variety of ways to plan for your family and loved ones with a will or living trust. View the presentations below to learn more about wills and estate planning. ...
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Identity Theft Takes $11 Billion From IRS
At a May 8 Congressional hearing, Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) Russell George testified on the rapid growth of identity theft and tax refund fraud. TIGTA produced a...
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