Charitable contribution blocked

To help troubleshoot why the charitable deduction is being blocked, look over these details:

• Only taxpayers taking the standard deduction should report an additional deduction for charity.
• Run through the entire Deductions and Credits section and select Done with Tax Breaks so that TurboTax will re-calculate whether your return should be filed with the standard deduction or itemized deductions. If you are taking the standard deduction:
  •  You will eventually see: The Standard Deduction is Right for You! Click Continue.
    • Now, you will see Charitable Cash Contributions under Cares Act where you will see any qualified contribution amount already entered from your earlier posts. Select Continue. 
    • If you are getting a Check this Entry error, highlight everything in the cell to make sure it is blank.

For more information, see IRS Charitable Contributions Deductions