For your convenience, we've attached a template letter you can use to request a Qualified Charitable Distribution from your IRA.

• Download the IRA Letter Template (.docx)

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Donors aged 70½ or older who transfer up to $100,000 from their IRAs directly to qualified charities will not have to pay income tax on the money.

Here is a recap of the IRA charitable rollover rules. You can make a direct transfer if:

• You are age 70½ or older on the day of the gift.
• You transfer up to $100,000 directly from your IRA to one or more qualified charities. This opportunity applies only to IRAs and not to other types of retirement plans.
• You pay no income tax on the gift. The transfer generates neither taxable income nor a tax deduction, so you benefit even if you do not itemize your tax deductions.
• The gift can satisfy all or part of the required minimum distribution for the year.
• The gift may not be used to fund a gift annuity, charitable remainder trust, donor advised fund or private foundation.
• You do not receive any goods or services in return for the rollover gift in order to qualify for tax-free treatment.

For your future planning, please note that the new law does not have an expiration date. It is retroactive to Jan. 1, 2015, and will be in effect for the remainder of 2015 and beyond.