MaryK4
Expert Alumni

Deductions & credits

Unfortunately, if you were the beneficiary, you will not be able to avoid the tax on the Charitable Contributions.  Her estate should have been the beneficiary or the tax should have been paid before the charitable deductions were made.  I am sorry for your loss.

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