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Qualified Charitable Distributions: Smart Tax Giving

Qualified Charitable Distributions, Smart Tax Giving

Optimize Giving and Maximize Tax Efficiency After Age 70½

Every year, millions of retirees across the U.S. make charitable contributions from the heart—only to realize later that the IRS may not reward their generosity with a meaningful tax break. Why? Because the standard deduction often overshadows itemized deductions, rendering those heartfelt gifts effectively invisible on their tax returns.

But there’s a smart, IRS-approved solution that more retirees need to know about: the Qualified Charitable Distribution, or QCD. It allows individuals aged 70½ or older to donate directly from their IRA to a qualified charity—without paying income taxes on the withdrawal. Read More

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