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Your donations make it possible for clients to receive the services they need.

So far this year we have helped over 850 individuals and households file income tax returns, income tax withholding checkup, apply for property tax exemption, provided information about benefits programs and helped them apply, and provided referrals for rental, legal, and other assistance.

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You can donate online using PayPal.

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By Mail

Just drop a check in the mail.

Ren Locus

PO BOX 2752

Vancouver, WA 98668

Qualified Charitable Distributions

If you are over 70 ½ and have an IRA, you can reduce your taxable income and help a charity at the same time.

“In most cases, distributions from a traditional Individual Retirement Account are taxable in the year the account owner receives them but there are some exceptions. A qualified charitable distribution is one of the few exceptions.”

“A QCD is a nontaxable distribution made directly by the trustee of an IRA to organizations that are eligible to receive tax-deductible contributions.”

“Making a QCD can benefit the taxpayer by reducing their taxable income while they support qualifying charitable organizations of their choice. The taxpayer doesn't have to worry about meeting the standard deduction or itemizing deductions with a QCD.” 1

“Moreover, for those who are at least 72, QCDs count toward the IRA owner's required minimum distribution (RMD) for the year.” 2

Source:

  1. IRS Tax Tip 2022-171: Seniors can reduce their tax burden by donating to charity through their IRA

  2. IRS News: Reminder to IRA owners age 70½ or over…