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cash and clothing contributions

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March 25, 2022
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If I take the standard deduction can I take cash and clothing contributions

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You cannot deduct anything for clothing donations if you are using the standard deduction. You can deduct up to $300 in cash donations (if you have receipts) or up to $600 cash donations on a joint return and still use the standard deduction.

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Usually taxpayers who take the standard deduction cannot deduct their charitable contributions. The law now permits taxpayers to claim a limited deduction on their 2021 federal income tax returns for cash contributions they made to certain qualifying charitable organizations.

These taxpayers, including married individuals filing separate returns, can claim a deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions to qualifying charities during 2021. The maximum deduction is $600 for married individuals filing joint returns.