It passed legislation, signed by the President, that makes charitable deductions for donations made directly from IRA’s permanent, & enhances deductions for donations of food to foodbanks and land for conservation—Merry Christmas:  http://philanthropynewsdigest.org/news/congress-passes-bill-to-make-charitable-extenders-permanent?utm_campaign=news|2015-12-19&utm_source=pnd&utm_medium=email