Charitable donations - getting an error message

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March 22, 2021
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I itemized my charitable donations, it came to $1800. I am taking the overall standard deductions married filing jointly. When I went to review my return it had an error on the 1040 form line 10b. I tried to put in the standard deduction for donations of $300 in the error section that popped up but it is still giving me an error. How do I enter the $300 standard deduction for donations and get rid of the error? Thanks!

Best answer by RayW7

For 2020, you are allowed to deduct up to $300 ($150 if Married filing Separately) of cash donations to 501(c)3 organizations even if you do not itemize your deductions.

In order to take this above-the-line deduction, enter your donation(s) under Deductions & Credits > Charitable Donations > Donations to Charities in 2020. The deduction will be added above-the-line by TurboTax after you have completed the Wrap up tax breaks interview in TurboTax if you take the Standard deduction.

On your form 1040, this deduction appears on line 10b - Charitable contributions if you take the standard deduction.

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How Does Your Charitable Giving Measure Up? - TurboTax ...

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For 2020, you are allowed to deduct up to $300 ($150 if Married filing Separately) of cash donations to 501(c)3 organizations even if you do not itemize your deductions.

On your form 1040, this deduction appears on line 10b - Charitable contributions if you take the standard deduction.

-follow this link for more information-

How Does Your Charitable Giving Measure Up? - TurboTax ...