Looking for a Smart Way to Save on 2026 Taxes? 

Considering Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD)

Attention Sun City Neighbors! Looking for a smart way to save on 2026 taxes and, at the same time, support Staying Connected?

If you need to take a Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) from your traditional IRA before December 31st, you can direct all or a portion of it to Staying Connected COMPLETELY TAX-FREE!

A direct Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) from your traditional IRA is a massive win-win for your taxes and our organization:

❌ A QCD is not counted as income to you – so you pay $0 in income tax on the donation.

🩺 It can protect you from costly Medicare premium surcharges (IRMAA) that you might have if the QCD were included in your income.

❤️ Your gift stays 100% local to support all the ways Staying Connected serves the Sun City community.

If this sounds appealing, please give this information directly to your IRA Custodian:

  • Legal Name: Staying Connected
  • Tax ID / EIN: 46-5548635
  • Address: PO Box 1281, Bluffton, SC 29910
  • Type: 501(c)(3) Public Charity
  • Check Payable To: Staying Connected
    This is IMPORTANT! If the check is issued to you, it will be considered taxable income.

You may contribute QCDs at different times during the year, but if you have a remaining RMD in 2026 and want to reduce your 2026 taxes, DON’T WAIT! IRA custodians need time to process year-end requests. Contact your financial advisor or custodian today to make a direct QCD, or call / stop by the Resource Hub in the Yamassee Craft Center (843.705.2259) if you have any questions!