Line 12b on the Form 1040 is for charitable contributions when a taxpayer is taking the standard deduction. A taxpayer with a filing status of single, is allowed to deduct up to $300 (in cash only, no non-cash charitable deductions) as a charitable contribution. Taxpayers with a filing status of married filing jointly, and taking the standard deduction, can deduct up to $600 (again cash only) as a charitable contribution. Review your entries for charitable contributions to ensure you have not entered an amount greater than what is allowed for your filing status.
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