Appreciated Stock

Gifts of stock are the least expensive gifts you can give. If you give a gift of cash, you have to earn it and pay tax on it first. If you give stock, all the appreciation goes tax free with the gift. And, you get to take the same deduction you would for an equivalent gift in cash.

Take advantage of the benefits of giving stock versus cash:

Avoid the capital gains tax → it can climb to nearly 40 percent for some taxpayers
Save on income tax → deduct the fair market value of the stock
Hold on to the cash you were going to give → use it re-invest in the stock market.
You can even buy back the same stock that you gave to RIT

Here’s how it works:

You transfer securities to Rochester Institute of Technology
RIT sells your gift of stock and uses the proceeds for the programs you select

The additional benefits you receive include:

Gift credit and an immediate income tax deduction for the fair market value of the stock on the date of transfer
You avoid paying capital gains tax on the stock you donate
You can direct your gift to a specific fund or university priority
You have the satisfaction of saving taxes, locking in your gains, and making a significant gift now or funding a program that benefits RIT now and into the future

To make your gift of stock to RIT, complete the Gift of Stock form and use the information contained in the form to effect the stock transaction.

If you have questions about gifts of stock, feel free to discuss with: