Qualified charitable distributions (QCD): Up to $100,000 of qualified charitable distributions (QCD) reported on Form 1099-R can be excluded from income. Generally, a qualified charitable distribution is an otherwise taxable distribution from an IRA (other than an ongoing SEP or SIMPLE IRA) owned by an individual who is age 70½ or over at the time of the distribution that is paid directly from the IRA to a qualified charity. See: Publication 590-B Distributions from Individual Retirement Arrangements (IRAs).
To report qualified charitable distributions, from the main menu of the tax return select:
Income Menu
IRA/Pension Distributions.
Select New and fill out the Payer’s Information.
Enter the Gross Distribution in Box 1 as it is shown on the 1099-R. Subtract the amount of any qualified charitable distribution from the gross distribution and enter the difference in Box 2a, Taxable amount.
Continue to enter any other items reported on the 1099.
Exit the 1099-R entry screen and select the Other/Roth button. Change IRA Qualified Charitable Distribution to Yes. The amount entered in box 2a will pull to Form 1040, Line 16b. The abbreviation QCD will display in the left margin of the 1040 indicating that the taxable amount is less than the gross distribution due to a Qualified Charitable Distribution.
NOTE: This is a guide on entering Qualified Charitable Contributions into the Keystone Tax Solutions program. This is not intended as tax advice.