If you own an IRA you have an opportunity to transfer funds from your IRA as a gift to Christian Aid if you are at least 70 ½ years old at the time of the transfer. The Emergency Economic Stabilization Act of 2008 extends the same 2006-7 Act to allow you to make a tax-free gift directly from your IRA to Christian Aid until December 31, 2009.

This is an excellent way to give to Christian Aid, and help indigenous ministries reach unreached people with the gospel of Christ, without increasing your taxable income for the year.

Specific conditions apply—see your tax consultant.