The software has to know that you qualify for the standard deduction.
Federal 1040 line 12b Charitable Cash Contributions under CARES Act can be entered at either:
- Deductions & Credits / Donations to Charity or
- at the screen Charitable Cash Contributions under CARES Act immediately following Based on what you just told us, the Standard Deduction is best for you.
TurboTax knows that you qualify for the standard deduction after you pass through the Deductions & Credits section. At the section Deductions & Credits, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Wrap up tax breaks.
You should reach the screen Based on what you just told us, the Standard Deduction is best for you.
At the screen titled Charitable Cash Contributions under the CARES Act, make sure that the box contains the amount of the deduction for which you qualify.
At Other Tax Situations, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Let’s keep going.
Review and go to Tax Tools / Tools / View Tax Summary / Preview my 1040 to view line 12b for the charitable deduction.
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