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Giving Back in 2023

In a world often marked by challenges and uncertainties, one constant source of hope and positive change is the spirit of giving. As our core values state, “Giving back matters. We invest in the communities where we live”. Cahaba Wealth Management team members are proud to have supported various charitable organizations throughout 2023, including the following:

Agape Community Center

American Cancer Society

Atlanta Community Food Bank*

Campus Crusade for Christ

CASA of Jefferson County*

Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services, Inc.

Community Food Bank of Central Alabama*

Crestline Community PTO Playground

First Harvest Food Bank of Middle TN

Friends of Warner Parks*

Gigi’s Playhouse

Hope Heals Camp

King’s Home

Mission to the World

Mountain Brook Community Church

Piedmont Park Conservatory*

Pray4Gray Foundation

Preston Taylor Ministries

Room In The Inn*

Soccer in the Streets

Truly Living Well Center*

Young Life

*indicates organizations that our offices have volunteered with as a team

We would also like to applaud the generosity of our clients in 2023. This year, we have sent out more than 365 separate Qualified Charitable Distributions from client IRAs, representing gifts nearing $1.1M. We have also assisted clients with donating close to $4.9M worth of highly appreciated securities into Charitable Donor Advised Funds. This is in addition to any personal charitable donations our clients make.

Charitable giving stands as a testament to the inherent goodness within humanity. We are proud to work with so many generous team members and clients.

We wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday as we continue to serve!

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QCD Reminders for Tax Season

If you processed any Qualified Charitable Distributions (QCDs) from an IRA distribution, your tax preparer will need to be aware of the total amount of QCDs. They will need to reduce the taxable amount of the IRA distribution (line 4b on Form 1040) by the QCD total.

In the example below, the total IRA distribution amount was $30,000 and $10,000 worth of QCDs were processed. The taxable amount of the IRA is reduced by the QCD total.

Keep in mind that there is not a form that reports QCD amounts. Your Form 1099 will simply show the full amount that was withdrawn from your IRA. It does NOT subtract the QCD total. You are responsible for notifying your tax preparer of the amount of QCDs processed from your IRA. If you need help confirming this amount, please reach out to our team.

Note that QCDs are not to be listed on Schedule A/Itemized deductions under the “Gifts to Charity” section.

In 2022, we helped our clients process over $1 million in Qualified Charitable Distributions – let’s make sure they are getting counted properly!

Client Recognition

Happy Holidays from Cahaba Wealth Management! This season, we like to reflect on how fortunate we are to work with clients who help us live our firm’s mission and values. This year, we would like to specifically applaud the generosity of our clients.

So far in 2022, we have sent out more than 200 separate Qualified Charitable Distributions from client IRAs, representing gifts approaching $1 million. We have also assisted clients with donating close to $3.5 million worth of highly appreciated securities into Charitable Donor Advised Funds. This is in addition to any personal charitable donations our clients make.

As our core values state, “Giving back matters. We invest in the communities where we live”. We are extremely proud to work with many clients who value the same.

We wish you and your families a safe and happy holiday as we continue to serve!