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Background. Under the current rules, testamentary trusts â trusts created by will â are taxed at the same graduated rates that are applicable to individuals as compared to an inter vivos trust â a trust established during oneâs lifetime â which is generally taxed at the highest marginal tax rate for individuals. GRE may continue to be subject to tax at graduated rates for up to 36 months, provided the estate meets the following conditions: 1  it arose as a consequence of an individualâs death; 2  no more than 36 months have passed from the date of death; 3  the estate is a testamentary trust;
Endowments are taxed at a flat rate of 30% for individuals and trusts, which makes them attractive for investors with a marginal tax rate greater than 30%, says Tuck. This means that any interest income from the endowment would be taxed at 30%, as against the maximum marginal rate of 40% for individuals.Tuck points out that this also translates into lower capital gains tax of 10%, compared to the maximum rate of 13.33% for individuals.nd think about this: If an endowment is housed within a trust with natural persons as beneficiaries, capital gains will be taxed at an effective rate of 10%, as opposed to the effective capital gains tax rate for trusts which is 26.64%.