JoannaB2
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Deductions & credits

No, mileage driven for charitable purposes are not cash contribution. To delelte ithe mileage already entered in Turbo Tax:

  • In Federal , jump to Deductions and Credits.
  • Scroll down and click Charitable donation,  click show more.
  • On the drop menu, choose Donations to Charity in 2020, click revisit.
  • Nest to the organization's name, click the trash can to delete the mileage.

 

Most taxpayers can deduct up to $300 charitable contribution in 2020 without itemizing deductions. Under CARES ACT, the special $300 deduction were designed especially for people who choose to take the standard deduction, rather than itemizing their deductions.