For Marian Jean, supporting the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum is a natural extension of a lifelong love of science, the sea, and Santa Barbara’s unique coastal history. Marian has been connected to the Santa Barbara waterfront for decades. She began volunteering as a naturalist on local whale watch boats in 1996 through the Whale Corps at...

What Are the Differences Between Federal and State Estate Taxes? Taxes related to estates can sometimes be confusing. You may hear terms like estate tax and inheritance tax, but these are not the same as income taxes. Instead, they apply only in certain situations at the time of death. An estate may be subject to federal estate...

A simple tax-time detail can make a big difference for donors who support SBMM through their IRA. A qualified charitable distribution, or QCD, can be one of the most tax-efficient ways for donors age 70½ and older to support the Santa Barbara Maritime Museum through an IRA. When handled correctly, a QCD is generally excluded from...