DianeC958
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Deductions & credits

If you are having the money from your IRA going directly to the Charity you do not deduct that amount on your tax return.  Since the amount is going directly to the Charity that amount you withdrew from the IRA is not taxable to you.  Because it is not taxable to you, you have not paid Federal tax on that amount so you have already received the tax benefit.

 

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