Selling appreciated assets in most cases means incurring a capital gain and paying taxes. (alephblog.com)
Gifts of appreciated assets with long - term capital gains are ideal for transfer, as you generally pay no capital gains taxes and are eligible for an income - tax charitable deduction. (apamo.org)
Extra points if: As with the qualified charitable distribution, donating highly appreciated assets helps can help reduce risk in a portfolio at the same time it yields a tax benefit. (us.etrade.com)