Qualified Charitable Distribution

A Great Way for Seniors to Get a Tax Break on Charitable Giving

Many charitable givers itemize their deductions on their federal income taxes to lower their tax bill.  Charitable donations allow a partial deduction from income so that a person is taxed less.  For those who are at least 70 ½ years old and have retirement investment accounts such as a traditional IRA, there is a potentially better tax savings available. 

After age 70 ½ it is required that these investors take required minimum distributions (RMD’s) from their funds and these are taxed as income.  Another option is to have the mutual fund company directly pay some or all of the RMD to a qualified 501(c)3 charity (such as Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy).  Doing so will allow you to avoid paying federal income taxes on the transaction.  This could offer you tax advantages over a deduction since the money does not then appear in your adjusted gross income.  This is called a “qualified charitable distribution” (QCD).  If you are age 70 ½ or older and have retirement income from an IRA, the QCD could be your most tax effective way to donate to worthy causes.

As with any tax decisions, be sure to consult with a tax professional, and be sure to ask about how the QCD can leverage a better tax bill for you while supporting the mission of Catholic Education here at Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy!

SDJCA, Lockport

SDJCA, Lockport

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Saints Dennis and Joseph Catholic Academy is a dual-campus, serving PS-8th grade students.

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✝️Have a wonderful Easter Break with your families!✝️
⛪️See you in Church!!!⛪️

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✝️Have a wonderful Easter Break with your families!✝️
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🥚🐣🥚You’re Never Too Old for an Egg Hunt🥚🐣🥚
Ms. Thompson introduced an Easter project that started at the North Campus today and runs throughout the entire Easter season! All classroom teachers submitted Religion questions for each egg to be answered by whoever find it. The students are excited about it already! Happy hunting!

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🥚🐣🥚You’re Never Too Old for an Egg Hunt🥚🐣🥚
Ms. Thompson introduced an Easter project that started at the North Campus today and runs throughout the entire Easter season! All classroom teachers submitted Religion questions for each egg to be answered by whoever find it. The students are excited about it already!  Happy hunting!Image attachmentImage attachment+2Image attachment

WE KNOW JESUS. HE’S OUR FRIEND!
💜Bridging Hearts from the ELC to Kindergarten💜

Miss B and Ms. La collaborated by creating a joint lesson inspired by the book The Sparkle Egg by Jill Hardie; story about forgiveness, grace, and the true message of Easter.

In the story, a young boy lies to his parents. Though they forgive him, he still feels guilty. On Good Friday, his mother suggests creating a “sparkle egg,” drawing a picture representing something he feels ashamed of and placing it inside the egg. On Easter, he finds the egg empty; symbolizing that his shame is gone, replaced by the joy and freedom found in Christ’s resurrection.

Moved by this message, every PK4 student and Kindergartener gathered for a reflective and sacred Holy Thursday activity. Each child thought about a sin or heavy feeling on their heart, drew it privately, and placed it into our communal Sparkle Egg. They prayed, asking God to remove the weight of their sin and help them move forward into Easter with joy and peace.

What a special experience, filled with reflection, love, and a deeper understanding of what it means to be forgiven.
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WE KNOW JESUS. HE’S OUR FRIEND!
💜Bridging Hearts from the ELC to Kindergarten💜

Miss B and Ms. La collaborated by creating a joint lesson inspired by the book The Sparkle Egg by Jill Hardie; story about forgiveness, grace, and the true message of Easter.
 
In the story, a young boy lies to his parents. Though they forgive him, he still feels guilty. On Good Friday, his mother suggests creating a “sparkle egg,” drawing a picture representing something he feels ashamed of and placing it inside the egg. On Easter, he finds the egg empty; symbolizing that his shame is gone, replaced by the joy and freedom found in Christ’s resurrection.
 
Moved by this message, every PK4 student and Kindergartener gathered for a reflective and sacred Holy Thursday activity. Each child thought about a sin or heavy feeling on their heart, drew it privately, and placed it into our communal Sparkle Egg. They prayed, asking God to remove the weight of their sin and help them move forward into Easter with joy and peace.
 
What a special experience, filled with reflection, love, and a deeper understanding of what it means to be forgiven.Image attachmentImage attachment+Image attachment

➕”Be the sunshine on a cloudy day and look for rainbows. Happy Thursday.” Jack – 1st grade
“If you can’t find somebody kind, BE kind.” Owen – 6th grade
“Doors will slam in your face. You just have to find the open one.” Elliana – 5th grade ➕

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➕”Be the sunshine on a cloudy day and look for rainbows. Happy Thursday.” Jack - 1st grade
“If you can’t find somebody kind, BE kind.” Owen - 6th grade 
“Doors will slam in your face. You just have to find the open one.” Elliana - 5th grade ➕Image attachmentImage attachment

🟢🍕🔵Kindergarten making shape pizza 🟢🍕🟨
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