Tax-Free Distributions From IRA to Charity | Tax Tip of the Week | No. 75

2010 Tax Relief ActThe recently signed 2010 Tax Relief Act extended the availability for taxpayers who are receiving required minimum distributions (RMDs) from an IRA to contribute that amount to a charitable organization. The extension applies to contributions of distributions for all of 2010 and 2011. Also, RMD distributions to a charity can be made in January 2011, and elected to be treated as an RMD for 2010.Taxpayers over age 70 ½ who elect this option do not get a charitable deduction of the amount distributed.  Instead, the distribution fulfills their RMD requirement and is a tax-free distribution.  To qualify, the trustee of the IRA must send the distribution directly to the charitable organization.Let us know if you have any questions.You can contact us in Dayton at 937-436-3133 and in Xenia at 937-372-3504.  Or visit our website.Rick Prewitt - the guy behind TTW...until next week.