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You may deduct:

• Up to $1,000 (individual filers)
• Up to $2,000 (married filing jointly)

That means you can support Paws In Need and still receive a tax benefit — without itemizing your taxes.

With these new rules, more supporters can receive a tax benefit for giving, and every gift continues to help defray medical costs for community animals in need.

Why many retirees choose a QCD:

• Your gift is transferred tax-free from your IRA
• Once you reach age 73, it counts toward your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD)
• It does not increase your taxable income
• It may help lower your overall tax bill

Because the distribution is not counted as income, a QCD can be one of the most tax-efficient ways to give.

A note on RMDs: Required Minimum Distributions begin at age 73 and are generally taxable as ordinary income. Directing some or all of your RMD to Paws In Need through a QCD may help reduce taxes while making a lifesaving difference.

Please consult your financial advisor for guidance specific to your situation.

If you are an employee of a company that has a giving campaign, please consider giving to Paws In Need. Most companies allow a change to your allocation throughout the year - you don't have to wait for the annual enrollment period.

Gifts of appreciated stocks or mutual fund shares can have an immediate, favorable impact to Paws In Need and result in an income tax deduction for you.

To make a gift of stock:

Please have your broker contact:

• UBS AB/UBS Financial Services
• Jonathan Bolter, Senior Vice President
• Tricia Hawkins, Senior Wealth Strategy Associate
• Phone: (844) 233-8684

Please ask your broker to let PIN's Vice President Beatrice Bauerly (belgianbea@yahoo.com) know when the transfer has been made.

When you incorporate charitable giving in your estate planning, you gain personal satisfaction, not only by completing your plan, but also by providing for the people and charities that matter most to you.

Our Paws In Need team would love to talk to you about the many opportunities for charitable giving that can save the lives of pets.

Contact us:
Phone: (925) 551-1877
Email: info@paws-in-need.org

Consider doing a birthday Facebook fundraiser benefiting Paws In Need. It's a great way to celebrate while making a difference for animals in need!

Don't know what to do with all the unwanted personal or home items? Contact our volunteer, Linda Gray. She will gladly accept any items you no longer use or need, such as jewelry, gift cards, that figurine just collecting dust, or anything that can be sold on eBay to generate proceeds for Paws In Need.

Contact Linda Gray:
Phone: (925) 243-1225
Email: lgmmattner@sbcglobal.net