GiftLegacy eNewsletter March 1, 2015

As a supporter of the American Institute of Physics (AIP) and our work to promote science, we are pleased to share with you GiftLegacy, our bi-weekly eNewsletter on personal finances and planned giving. We hope that it will become a valuable resource for you and your family, providing the latest news from Washington, DC that may affect your financial outlook, in addition to features like Savvy Living, Personal Planning and engaging gift stories. Enjoy, Richee-Lori Smith Chief Development Officer (301) 209-3006 development@aip.org     PERSONAL PLANNER Gifts of Stock What will the market do this year? Perhaps the best answer is, "It will go up and down." Stock returns vary to a significant degree each year. However, long-term stock returns Read More   SAVVY LIVING Do You Need To File A Tax Return in 2015? What are the IRS income tax filing requirements for retirees this tax season? I didn’t have to file last year, but I picked up a little income from a part-time job in 2014 and I’m wondering whether I need to file this year. Read More   YOUR PLAN A Bequest to Save Taxes Thomas was a widower who had a great love for AIP. As an individual who had directly benefited from our work.Read More   WASHINGTON NEWS $6.3 Billion in Direct Pay Taxes In IR-2015-34 the IRS reminded taxpayers that they may use Direct Pay to make their tax payments this year. Direct Pay is a free online tool that may be used either for tax payments or quarterly tax amounts. Read More   FINANCES Stocks - Comcast Reports Quarterly Earnings Read More Bonds - Treasury Yields Decline on Fed News Read More CDs and Mortgages - Interest Rates Inch Higher Read More The American Institute of Physics (AIP) is committed to the preservation of physics for future generations, the success of physics students both in the classroom and professionally, and the promotion of a more scientifically literate society. From the work of our History Center and Niels Bohr Library & Archives, to the scholarship and internship programs of Sigma Pi Sigma, the physics honors society, and the Society of Physics Students, to the advocacy work of our government relations division and the crucial work of the Statistical Research Center, AIP works on behalf of the entire physics community. While AIP is the institution that carries out these programs, our work would not be possible without the generosity of our donors, like you. Thank you for your interest in supporting the American Institute of Physics. To access any of our resources, please go to aipgift.org.