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Just cash donations. You can take a deduction of up to $300 for cash donations to charitable organizations even if you are taking the standard deduction. It does not include the "cash value" of items donated to qualified charities
In order to take a deduction for your charitable donations if you are taking the standard deduction, there is an extra step to take in addition to entering the figure in charitable donations. Please follow these steps:
- After entering your deductions, you will see a screen telling you which method is right for you -- standard or itemized deduction.
- If you are taking the standard deduction, after that screen you will see a Charitable Cash Contributions under Cares Act. [See screenshot below.] Enter the amount of your charitable contribution in the box (up to $300). Click Continue.
