QCD Update for 2026 – Advice You Should Know | Ep #81

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A Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a charitable gift made directly from an IRA to a qualified charity that can keep the distribution out of your taxable income when done correctly. It applies to IRA owners (and certain inherited IRA beneficiaries) who meet the age requirement, and it matters because it can support giving goals while potentially reducing income-driven tax side effects.