Did you know the Idaho Catholic Church is pleased to offer our parishioners free access to Giving Docs. Here you can easily create your will and other estate planning documents in just a few minutes.
 
When you have an important task to complete sometimes the most difficult part is to just get started. That can be how it may feel when you consider creating your will. The good news is that putting together your will isn't that difficult. Would you be able to set aside about 20 minutes?
 
Yes, you will need to prayerfully make some important decisions, however, by doing so you will be giving your loved ones the gift of simplicity.
Your instructions will be clear, your up-to-date will means your family will quickly and easily find what they need to know your final wishes for them and your estate.
 
 
Share with your family your final wishes with the Catholic Funeral & Burial Guide .
 
 
This is End of year giving 2026 – it is not too late to make a difference!
As we turn the corner from summer to fall and look to the end of the year, our hearts are full of thankfulness for the blessings of our lives.  Many of us start to think about year-end gifts.  There are some important changes to the tax laws that each of us should be aware of and take steps to prepare for the upcoming tax season.

Charitable Giving Deduction
This year, there is a change that will help all of us who do charitable giving.  It is called the Universal Charitable Deduction.  Most of us (90%) will take the standard deduction on our taxes; the Universal Charitable Deduction will allow a single person to take up to an additional $1,000 and a Married couple filing jointly up to $2,000 off their Adjusted Gross Income.  This will give a significant reduction in your tax liability.  You can still make a difference by writing a check to Holy Spirit Parish or the Diocese before the end of the year, taking advantage of the Universal Charitable Deduction.

IRA
For those who are turning 70 ½ this year, you may donate to a qualified charity from your IRA by doing what is called a Qualified Charitable Distribution.  You could give up to $111,000 to a qualified charity.  By giving it to a charity, you will not have to take the distribution as income, giving you tax savings and satisfying your required distribution.  This distribution must clear your account before December 31^st this year.

Donor Advised Fund
Now is a great time to contribute to an existing fund and enjoy tax savings when you itemize.  From your Donor Advised Fund, you can recommend a grant (or recurring grant) to the Church.  If you do not have a Donor Advised Fund, you can start one.  Be sure to complete the contribution by December 31^st.   You do not have to designate a grant this calendar year to receive the tax benefits.  By creating a Donor Advised Fund you will have control over how much and who receives grants from your fund.  Go to www.idahocatholicfoundation.org go to the “Giving” tab, and follow the menu to Donor Advised Funds.  

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