Hello Marion,

The birds and the greenery are slowly returning, bringing the sun and the warmer weather along with them and they aren’t the only ones that are starting to venture back into the outdoors. You may notice your neighbors and your community have also been given a new life. Especially now that they are able to go back outside without the concern of a blustery wind.

This March, we are focusing on encouraging our community through giving. Similar to how the warmth of the sun encourages the small shoots of grass and the blooming of flowers, you can also encourage your neighbors and their families by giving your own warmth through gifting.

There are so many good opportunities for giving, especially in your community! Once you have reached 70.5 years of age, you are eligible to make a Qualified Charitable Distribution to a charity of your choice, straight from your IRA. More information can be found below of what that can look like.

So spread the warmth this coming Spring! We look forward to coming alongside you in support! 

The Financial Steward Associates Team

“Caring has the gift of making the ordinary special" - George R. Bach

News and Events - March

Issue #124

Important Updates:

Secure Act 2.0: The SECURE 2.0 Act was passed at the end of 2022. There were several key provisions that may affect you. One major change is for those of you who may be bumping up against the IRS requirement to take mandatory distributions (RMDs) from your IRAs and retirement plans. The Act raised the RMD age to 73 starting January 1, 2023. So only people who turn 73 this year will be required to withdraw RMDs.

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Qualified Charitable Distributions

Once you reach age 70.5 you're eligible to make Qualified Charitable Distributions from your IRA. Qualified Charitable Distributions are donations to an eligible charity directly from your IRA account. Qualified Charitable Distributions count toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) amount. In some cases, making donations directly from your IRA may save you money on taxes while also fulfilling your charitable intentions.

If you're interested in making Charitable Distributions from your IRA and you're unsure if it's appropriate for your situation, please speak with one of our advisors to help determine if it makes sense for your situation.

Qualified Charitable Donations must come directly from your IRA account. FSA is able to process up to eight requests per year, for donations of $1,000 or more. We ask that you inform us of your intent to donate from your IRA as soon as possible. We are able to take donation requests up until October 15th to ensure they're processed by the end of the year. Please be aware that some accounts have automatic Required Minimum Distributions set up throughout the year. If your IRA has automatic distributions set up, your deadline to donate your RMD may occur earlier in the year.  

Please contact our office for guidance on your specific situation.

¹ https://www.mayoclinichealthsystem.org/wellness/kindness

² https://www.randomactsofkindness.org/the-science-of-kindness

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