Non-Itemizing for tax year 2025

[pv]

If Not Itemizing, can I write off charitable contributions effective tax year 2025?

If so, what amount for Single, Head of Household, and Married filing jointly.

[RyanH5]

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.

[Katie-P]

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.

Thanks for the question!