Retirement AccountsThe Savings Game: Timing Regular and Charitable IRA DistributionsSavePrintVitalii Vodolazskyi/ShutterStockTribune News Service1/22/2023|Updated: 1/22/2023By Elliot Raphaelson From Tribune Content AgencyQuestion: I recently read that in order to take a qualified charitable distribution from your IRA, you had to take it first before any other withdrawals. Is that correct?We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentTribune News ServiceAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesAsk Angi: How Can I Control Pests in Winter?Jan 27, 20263 Ways to Save Money on Almost EverythingJan 27, 2026Iowa’s Historic Surf Ballroom Offers a New Reason to Make the TripJan 27, 2026The Real Travel Influencers Reveal Best Destinations, Hotels, and Cruises for 2026Jan 26, 2026Related TopicsSocial SecurityIRAindividual retirement account