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jemcguire
February 7, 2025
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How to enter charitable deductions when taking the standard deduction using TurboTax?

  • February 7, 2025
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How to enter charitable deductions when taking the standard deduction using TurboTax?

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    xmasbaby0
    Employee
    February 7, 2025

    If you are using standard deduction there is no reason to enter charitable donations.  They will have no effect on your refund or tax due.   Charity donations are itemized deductions that go on Schedule A.   If you do not have enough itemized deductions like mortgage interest, property tax, etc. to exceed your standard deduction, then entering donations will have no effect.

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    mesquitebean
    Employee
    February 7, 2025

    Or are you in a state that allows itemized deductions for state return purposes?   I think some states may allow a special charitable deduction if total is over a certain amount.  You'd have to see what your state's rules are.

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      xmasbaby0
      Employee
      February 7, 2025

      If you want to enter them:

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

       

      **Disclaimer: Every effort has been made to offer the most correct information possible. The poster disclaims any legal responsibility for the accuracy of the information that is contained in this post.**
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