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1 To conserve the unique character of Tennessee s natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations.
2 What is a land trust? A non-profit organization that assists landowners to protect land.
3 What is The Land Trust for Tennessee? Established January (c) (3) non-profit Non-governmental 32 - member volunteer Board of Directors 11 full-time and 3 part-time employees Member of the national Land Trust Alliance
4 What kind of land is protected? Natural resources Scenic landscapes Ecologically ll rich Historical Working lands Recreational
5 Why do we need a land trust?
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10 Losing... Prime Farmland
11 Losing... Magnificent landscapes
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13 Ways to conserve land Historic Preservation Programs 1. Century Farms Program 2. National Register of Historic Places 3. Historic Districts Federal Land Conservation Programs 1. CRP, EQIP, WHIP, etc State t of TN Land Conservation Programs 1. Greenbelt Law 2. Agricultural Districts 3. Right to Farm Law Other Land Conservation Programs 1. Conservation Easements
14 What is a conservation easement? Just another type of property easement: protects t conservation value property remains in the owner s possession Legal agreement between landowner & The Land Trust A document reflective of the landowner s wishes to limit development
15 What are the benefits of a conservation easement? MAINTAIN OWNERSHIP Landowner may: i Live on it i Keep it private i Sell it i Pass to heirs
16 What are the benefits of a conservation easement? MAINTAIN OWNERSHIP FLEXIBILITY Tailored to landowner s needs & desires Can be phased in over a period of time Totally voluntary
17 What are the benefits of a conservation easement? MAINTAIN OWNERSHIP FLEXIBILITY TAX RELIEF Can significantly lower estate taxes May allow heirs to keep the land in the family rather than be forced to sell it May provide landowner with income tax benefits
18 Federal Income Tax Example Situation: Farmer Joe owns 200 acres of farmland in Williamson County. Farmer Joe s adjusted gross income is $50,000/year
19 Example 1: No conservation easement donation In 2008, Joe makes $50,000, 000 does not complete a conservation easement and therefore has no deductions. Adjusted gross income: $50,000 Annual Deductions $0.00 Taxable Adjusted Gross Income $50,000 Annual Federal Income Tax $6,700
20 Example 2: Conservation Easement Donation for non full-time farmer In 2008, Joe donates a conservation easement (CE) to the local land trust worth $800, Adjusted gross income: $50,000 Annual Deduction from CE $25,000 (50% of adjusted gross income) Taxable Adjusted Gross Income $25,0000 Annual Federal Income Tax $3000 (as compared to $6,700) Joe would therefore be taxed at this level for a total of 16 years, which is a income tax savings of ~$59,000. (Joe uses only $400, of $800, deduction- $25,000 x 16 yrs)
21 Example 3: Conservation Easement Donation for full-time farmer (note: a full-time farmer is one who makes 50% or more of their income from farming) In 2008, Joe donates a conservation easement (CE) to the local l land trust t worth $800, Adjusted gross income: $50,000 Annual Deduction from CE $50,000 (100% of adjusted gross income) Taxable Adjusted Gross Income $0.00 Annual Federal Income Tax $0.00 (as compared to $6,700 with no donation) Joe would therefore be taxed at this level for a total of 16 years, which is a income tax savings of ~$107,000. (Joe uses all of his $800,000 deduction- $50,000 x 16 yrs)
22 Estate Tax Example Situation: Farmer Jane dies owning 200 acres of farmland in Williamson County. Her farm is worth $3,000,000 and she has $200,000 in savings. She has 2 children and she leaves the farm to them under her will.
23 Example 1: No conservation easement donation Total Estate Value in 2008: $3,200,000 Total Estate Tax that children will have to pay upon inheritance: approximately $540,000 (imposed at 45% on estate values over $2 million, so $1.2 million x 45% )
24 Example 2: conservation easement donation Remember.Total Estate Value in 2008: $3,200,000 Farmer Jane placed a conservation easement on her farm in 2006 and lowered the value of the farm to $1,000,000., So total estate is now valued at $1,200,000 and the children will have to pay no estate tax! (In 2008, only estates valued over $2 million and above are subject to estate tax (at 45%) and in 2009, it will be only applicable to estates valued over $3.5 million and above. In 2010, the estate tax is scheduled to be repealed, but then back up to estates valued over $1 million in 2011)
25 2031(c)- additional estate tax savings: 2031 (c) says that if you die owning land subject to a conservation easement, in addition to the reduction in land value because of the easement, the estate can take an additional exclusion of 40% of the already reduced land value (exclusion is capped at $500,000) Example: $2,000,000 (the farm) -1,000,000 (the easement) 1,000,000 (the after value) -400,000 (the 40% exclusion) $600,000 (subject to estate tax)
26 What are the benefits of a conservation easement? MAINTAIN OWNERSHIP TAX RELIEF FLEXIBILITY PERMANENCE & CONTINUITY Landowner s wishes remain in force forever Monitored by The Land Trust in perpetuity - even if land changes hands
27 What types of land does The Land Trust protect?
28 Cedar Lane Farm Williamson County 230 acres Working Farms & Forests
29 Dixona Farm Smith County 148 acres Historic Resources
30 Wildlife Habitats Lost Cove Franklin County 3,000 acres
31 Sweet Easy Farm Maury County 220 acres Scenic Views & Open Spaces
32 Water Resources Nunnelly Farm Hickman County 995 acres
33 Holland Farm Carroll County 200 acres
34 Ozburn Hollow Farm Williamson County 480 acres
35 Wind Acres Farm Windy Acres Farm Robertson County 233 acres
36 Hunter s Hill Farm Davidson County 146 acres
37 Bag End Farm g Williamson County 263 acres
38 Acres Protected by The Land Trust for Tennessee A total of 33,199 acres protected in 111 projects
39 The Land Trust for Tennessee Properties Protected t in Current Fiscal Year Properties Protected in Previous Years (Cummulative) Properties Conserved FY2001 FY2002 FY2003 FY2004 FY2005 FY2006 FY2007 FY Fiscal Year
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The Land Trust for Tennessee is a private, not for profit organization.
The Land Trust for Tennessee is a private, not for profit organization. Mission: To preserve the unique character of Tennessee s natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations. The Land
Mission: To preserve the unique character of Tennessee s natural and historic landscapes and sites for future generations.
is a private, not for profit organization founded in 1999 by then Mayor Phil Bredesen and a group of 12 like-minded individuals. Mission: To preserve the unique character of Tennessee s natural and historic
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