First McKinney
Wednesday, September 08, 2010

IRA Giving

Encore! Charitable IRA Legislation Passed
 
The Charitable IRA legislation is back for a repeat performance - don't miss this second chance opportunity to make tax-free gifts from your IRA!
There's good new for individuals aged 701/2 or older with individual retirement accounts.  Thanks to the extended charitable IRA legislation, you can once again make outright gifts using IRA funds without tax complications.
If you are required to receive minimum distributions from your IRA and you do not need the mondy for personal use, consider using those funds as a charitable gift.  While you cannot claim a charitable deduction for the IRA gifts, you will not pay income tax on the amount.
 
You may contribute funds this way if:
  • You are 701/2 or older
  • Your IRA gifts total $100,000 or less in 2009
  • You transfer funds directly from an IRA
  • You transfer the gifts outright to one or more public charities (This excludes gifts made to charitable trusts, donor advised funds and supporting organizations.)
The Benefits - Music to Your Ears
  • In most cases, the transfer counts toward your minimum required distributions.
  • The gift generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so even those who do not itemize their tax returns receive the benefit.
  • You may transfer up to $100,000 directly from your IRA in 2009
  • The distribution may be in addition to or fulfill any charitable giving you have already planned.
The Next Step
Be sure to contact tax professionals and your IRA administrator if you are considering a gift under this law.  Qualifying gifts require that donors cannot receive benefits or perks in exchange for their gifts.  Feel free to contact Judy Miller at 469.424.1612 or email.