Non-Itemizing for tax year 2025

Unfortunately, non-itemizers will still not be eligible to deduct charitable contributions in 2025. 

However, starting in tax year 2026, a new and permanent deduction for up to $1,000 ($2,000 for married filing jointly filers) will be available for non itemizing tax payers for charitable contributions to qualifying organizations.

No, you cannot write off your charitable contributions for tax year 2025 if you are not itemizing. The above-the-line charitable contribution deduction begins in the 2026 tax year. Here are more details:

• This applies to cash donations only (cash, check, credit card or debit card payments).
• Deduction allows non-itemizers to deduct up to $1k for single filers or $2k for married filing jointly. Head of household would get the $1k.
• Some types of donations are not eligible, such as contributions to donor-advised funds or private non-operating foundations.

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