Yes, you sound like you've got a grasp on this. The $7,809 was the amount you would have gotten for charitable deductions if you itemized it in 2020. That left you a legitimate carryover of $300.
You can now include it with other charitable deductions to evaluate the Itemized option, or you can use it to increase your standard deduction by $300 for single or $600 if married filing jointly.
To take advantage of this option, first, you must clear all donations from the Deductions & Credits input screen
Online version
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Go to Deductions & Credits
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Scroll to the very bottom
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Select Wrap up Tax Breaks (Online)
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Continue through the interview to
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Charitable Cash Contributions under Cares Act
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Enter your donation.
In the Desktop version:
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Go to Deductions and Credits
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Scroll to the bottom of the page
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Select Done with Deductions
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Let's check your Deductions .. Continue
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Here are your 2021 Deductions ... Continue
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The standard deduction is right for you ... Continue
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GET A TAX BREAK FOR DONATING CASH TO CHARITY
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Enter your amount
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