11/02/2026
If giving to charity from your IRA is part of your plans this year, now is a good time to begin. A qualified charitable distribution, or QCD, must be completed by December 31, and checks written through an IRA QCD checkbook generally must be cashed by year-end. Starting before Thanksgiving leaves room for any delays along the way.
A QCD moves money directly from your IRA to a qualified charity, so the amount stays out of your taxable income. You need to be at least 70½ to qualify, and for 2026 you can give up to $111,000 per individual this way. If both spouses qualify, each can use their own limit.
Our new post covers who qualifies, how much you can give, and the timing to keep in mind before year-end. Read it here: https://www.mpmwealth.com/insights/blog/the-annual-gift-tax-exclusion?utm_source=copy&utm_medium=share&utm_campaign=the-annual-gift-tax-exclusion
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