Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation

Types of Tax Benefits

Many options exist to help ease the financial burden of land donation or other protection options.

Income tax credits and deductions may reduce both your state and federal income taxes.

Capital gains taxes may be deferred with specific land protection options. 

Estate and inheritance taxes can be eased through specific gift options.

Property taxes may be adjusted for conservation easements, but this varies among Iowa counties.


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It can be hard to sort through your land protection options and tax benefits on a website. We’re here to help you through it. We can visit by phone, in person or on the land. Free. Confidential. No sales pitch. No obligation. Just the information and introductions you need to get started. Contact us.

Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation does not provide professional tax or legal advice. We encourage you to hire professional advice as needed to assist your transaction and your deduction.

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