{"id":38200,"date":"2024-11-15T15:04:56","date_gmt":"2024-11-15T20:04:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/?p=38200"},"modified":"2024-11-22T17:21:49","modified_gmt":"2024-11-22T22:21:49","slug":"charitable-contributions-deduction-save-more-when-you-give","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/charitable-contributions-deduction-save-more-when-you-give\/","title":{"rendered":"Charitable Contributions Deduction: Save More When You Give"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025).<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giving isn\u2019t just good for your soul\u2013it can actually be good for your taxes. If you donated money in 2024, you may be able to deduct those contributions from your tax bill under the charitable contributions deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here\u2019s how it works.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-is-charitable-giving-tax-deductible\"><strong>Is charitable giving tax deductible?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes! Under the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/charities-non-profits\/charitable-organizations\/charitable-contribution-deductions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">charitable donations deduction<\/a>, charitable donations to qualified organizations (defined by the IRS) can be deducted from your tax bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">See: <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/tax-credits-vs-deductions-whats-the-difference\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=charitablecontributions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Tax Credits vs Deductions: What\u2019s the Difference?<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-the-charitable-contributions-deduction\"><strong>What is the charitable contributions deduction?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The charitable contributions deduction reduces your taxable income by letting you deduct qualified donations of cash or property from your tax bill.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Typically, you can deduct charitable donations of up to 60% of your adjusted gross income (in some cases, 20%, 30%, or 50% limits may apply).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-is-a-charitable-contribution\"><strong>What is a charitable contribution?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A charitable contribution is a gift of cash or property to a qualified organization without anything in return.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you do receive a benefit from making a contribution to a qualified organization, you can deduct only the amount of your contribution that is more than the value of the benefit you receive.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-organizations-qualify-for-the-charitable-tax-deduction\"><strong>What organizations qualify for the charitable tax deduction?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To qualify for the tax deduction for charitable donations, your contributions generally must go to tax-exempt organizations with 501(c)(3) status.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Examples of qualified organizations include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques, and other religious organizations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Federal, state, and local governments, if your contribution is solely for public purposes (for example, a gift to reduce the public debt or maintain a public park)&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Nonprofit schools and hospitals&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The Salvation Army, American Red Cross, CARE, Goodwill Industries, United Way, Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts of America, Boys and Girls Clubs of America, etc.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>War veterans&#8217; groups&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Tax Tip: <\/strong>Not sure if an organization qualifies? Use the <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.irs.gov\/app\/eos\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search<\/a> tool to verify its eligibility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-contributions-you-can-t-deduct\"><strong>Contributions you can\u2019t deduct<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not all charitable giving is tax deductible. Here are contributions you cannot deduct on your taxes:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A contribution to a specific individual<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A contribution to a nonqualified organization<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The part of a contribution from which you receive or expect to receive a benefit<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The value of your time or services<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Your personal expenses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A qualified charitable distribution from an individual retirement arrangement (IRA)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Appraisal fees<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain contributions to donor-advised funds<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain contributions of partial interests in property<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Certain conservation contributions by pass-through entities<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also claim certain expenses, including:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Expenses paid for a student living with you, sponsored by a qualified organization&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Out-of-pocket expenses when you serve a qualified organization as a volunteer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note: You can\u2019t deduct the value of your time when volunteering, but expenses incurred while volunteering may qualify.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=charitablecontributions&amp;gid=charitablecontributions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-claim-the-charitable-contributions-deduction\"><strong>How to claim the charitable contributions deduction<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-make-a-donation-to-a-qualified-organization\"><strong>1. Make a donation to a qualified organization.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can only count charitable giving that goes towards a qualified organization. Gifts or donations to friends, for example, are not tax deductible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-document-your-donations\"><strong>2. Document your donations.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep records of all your charitable contributions. For monetary donations under $250, your bank statement, credit card statement, or receipt from the organization is all you need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The IRS requires a letter of acknowledgment from the charity for donations worth more than $250. This letter must be received by the date you file your taxes for it to qualify on your tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-include-all-contributions-made-in-the-calendar-year\"><strong>3. Include all contributions made in the calendar year.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For tax year 2024, you can deduct all qualifying donations given by December 31, 2024.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you paid by check, the date of donation is the day the check was mailed (not when it was received). So, if your check is postmarked by December 31, it counts toward your tax deduction, even if the organization didn\u2019t receive it or cash it until 2024.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you paid by credit card, the date of donation is the day the card was charged\/processed (not when you paid the credit card bill).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-itemize-your-deductions-on-schedule-a\"><strong>4. Itemize your deductions on Schedule A.<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To claim the charitable contributions deduction, you must itemize all your deductions on Schedule A.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Itemizing is a more time-consuming process than taking the standard deduction, so keep an accurate tally of your total contribution amount. If the <a href=\"https:\/\/staging.eztaxreturn.com\/blog\/tax-basics-understanding-the-difference-between-standard-and-itemized-deductions\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=charitablecontributions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">standard deduction<\/a> is worth more than the itemized deduction, you may be better off simply taking the standard deduction. Of course, if you take the standard deduction, you will no longer be able to apply the charitable contributions deduction to your tax return.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The standard deduction amounts for 2024 are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>$29,200 \u2013 Married Filing Jointly or Qualifying Surviving Spouse&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$21,900 \u2013 Head of Household&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>$14,600 \u2013 Single or Married Filing Separately&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-save-more-with-eztaxreturn\"><strong>Save more with ezTaxReturn<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you itemize or take the standard deduction, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=charitablecontributions&amp;gid=charitablecontributions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">ezTaxReturn<\/a> can help you get the most out of your tax return.\u00a0  See how much you can save. Start filing today.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-fe48e5de wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button has-custom-font-size has-medium-font-size\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link has-white-color has-luminous-vivid-orange-background-color has-text-color has-background has-link-color wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eztaxreturn.com\/?utm_dest=site&amp;action=start_return&amp;utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=blog&amp;utm_term=charitablecontributions&amp;gid=charitablecontributions\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get Started<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:30px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>The articles and content published on this blog are provided for informational purposes only. The information presented is not intended to be, and should not be taken as, legal, financial, or professional advice. Readers are advised to seek appropriate professional guidance and conduct their own due diligence before making any decisions based on the information provided.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The information in this article is up to date for tax year 2024 (returns filed in 2025). Giving isn\u2019t just good for your soul\u2013it can actually be good for your taxes. If you donated money in 2024, you may be able to deduct those contributions from your tax bill under the charitable contributions deduction. 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