Iodine (in the form of iodide) is added to table salt to help prevent iodine deficiency. Since the 1980s there have been efforts to have universal salt iodization. This has been an affordable and effective way to combat iodine deficiency around the world, but not all salt contains iodine, however.
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 70Â½ or over that is paid directly from the IRA to a qualified charity.
Distribution must be made to a qualifying charity; private foundations and donor-advised funds are not eligible. Consult a tax professional for additional information. The IRA Trustee or custodian must make the distribution directly to the charity. the IRA owner and transferred to the charity will not qualify.