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March 8, 2021
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In review says cash deduction too large. I only enter $250. What should it be changed too?

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Check This Entry--says this cash charitable is too large.  I only entered $250

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KathrynG3
March 8, 2021

Delete the amount if the Charitable Cash contributions under Cares Act is the only place the cash donations were entered. Donations must first be entered in the regular entry area.

 

The extra cash donation is allowable up to $300 for all taxpayers except married filing separate, who would each have a maximum of $150.

 

To do this in TurboTax, follow these steps:

  • First, enter in the charitable donation amount as you normally would.
    • From the left menu, select Federal.
    • Select the second tab from the left across the top, Deductions & Credits.
    • Scroll down to Charitable Donations.
    • Enter your details.
  • When finished entering all donations, select Done with Charitable Donations and Continue.
  • Scroll to the end of Deductions & Credits and select Done with Deductions.
    • You may need to respond to any other additional questions. 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 have entered something else in this field, and did not already have the opportunity to clear it, delete it now so that TurboTax will calculate it automatically.

For more information, see IRS Charitable Contributions Deductions