by Kevin Toler | Oct 22, 2024 | Charitable Giving, Political Contributions
A short while back, you might have read the headlines about Yvon Chouinard, a reluctant billionaire and founder of Patagonia, giving away his 3 billion dollar company. Rather than sell it off or give it to his children, he transferred 98% of the company to a newly... 
by Kevin Toler | Sep 26, 2024 | Featured Article, Tax Planning
Navigating the complexities of the Alternative Minimum Tax (AMT) can be a significant challenge for high-income earners. Still, it’s a key part of optimizing tax strategies. Originally designed to prevent wealthy taxpayers from avoiding their fair share of... 
by Kevin Toler | Sep 6, 2024 | Featured Article, Political Contributions
I still remember the day I decided to donate to a political candidate. After hearing a particularly inspiring speech I made a fairly decent donation to the campaign, in hopes that it would go to support the policies and issues that mattered most to me. I immediately... 
by Kevin Toler | Aug 8, 2024 | Charitable Giving, Featured Article, Tax Planning
Our clients, George and Kate, are busy raising their three elementary-school-age children and renovating a home in California. George was on the ground floor of a tech start-up bought by a larger, publicly traded company. Nearly ten years later, he continues to work... 
by Kevin Toler | Jul 8, 2024 | Charitable Giving, Featured Article
At Hill Island Financial, we understand the importance of integrating philanthropy with financial planning. One powerful tool for achieving this balance is the Charitable Remainder Trust (CRT). A CRT furthers your philanthropic goals and offers significant economic... 
