The "trick" to this is that you have go back through deductions and credits so TurboTax realizes that you are taking a standard deduction. Here are the steps to follow:
- Click Deductions and Credits
- Go through the screens until you come to Wrap Up Tax Breaks
If the standard deduction is chosen you will see a screen that asks Any Charitable Contributions?
- Make sure that $300 or correct amount is filled in and then click Continue
- Click Lets Keep Going
This deduction is only for cash donation to a charity and only applies if you take the standard deduction.
