Had an account tell me I was writing off charity incorrectly...how should you write it off? what form / line?

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November 13, 2024
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Ask the Experts - Biz Tax Moves - Nov 2024

Best answer by dburns1

Yes even if you own a Sch C business, charitable donations go on Schedule A of Form 1040.

dburns1

Charitable contributions are reported on Form 1040, Schedule A, lines 11-13. Schedule A is for itemized deductions and should be higher than the standard deduction. For tax year 2024 the standard deduction is:

Single 14,600

Married filing jointly 29,200

Head of household 21,900

xmasbaby0

Employee

Federal>Deductions and Credits>Charitable Donations>Donations to Charity

If you do not have enough deductions to itemize, then your donations will not affect your refund or tax due. You will just receive the standard deduction.

A charitable donation almost never changes your tax due or refund all by itself. First, your donation does not count "dollar for dollar"--it is calculated by a percentage based on your tax bracket. You need a LOT of other itemized deductions like mortgage interest or property taxes, medical expense, etc. to itemize and exceed your standard deduction.

2024 STANDARD DEDUCTION AMOUNTS

SINGLE $14,600 (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

MARRIED FILING SEPARATELY $14,600 (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

MARRIED FILING JOINTLY $29,200 (65 or older/legally blind + $1550)

HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD $21,900 (65 or older/legally blind + $1950)

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VolvoGirl

Employee

There is only 1 way to report it. Where/how have you been reporting it? Are you filling out schedule C for self employment? It doesn't go on schedule C.

eaglewarmoAuthor

donations for a business...yes I was putting on schedule c.

Even though you own a business the charity does on your personal 1040?

Thanks.

EMS0

Would their personal deductions (donating to charity) be put on their taxes for business if they own the business or are personal charitable deductions and business charity deductions filed differently?