If you’re so inclined and can afford to share your wealth, the tax law will reward you. Due to the recession, many charities are reporting that giving is down and your contributions are needed now more than ever.
You can’t benefit
Payments within one tax year of the entire amount due to a participant in a qualified retirement plan. Qualifying lump sums may be directly rolled over tax free, or, in some cases, are eligible for current tax under a favorable averaging method.