In TurboTax Desktop version, follow these steps to enter the Federal 1040 line 12b Charitable Cash Contributions under CARES Act.
Go to Forms mode and delete the incorrect entry for line 12b on the 1040 Worksheet.
- Return to Step-by-Step and click on Federal Taxes / Deductions & Credits / I'll Choose what I work on but do not enter the charitable donation.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Done with Deductions.
- You will see the screen The Standard Deduction is right for you! Click Continue.
- At the screen titled Getting a tax break for donating cash to charity, make sure that the box contains the amount of the deduction for which you qualify. Click Continue.
- At Other Tax Situations, scroll to the bottom of the page and click on Done with Other.
- Continue through Federal Review and Smart Check.
Go to Forms to view the Federal 1040 line 12b for the charitable deduction.
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