If using the Standard Deduction then you will not be able to deduct any charitable giving. You can only include those if you are able to itemize.
Possible itemized deductions are:
- Medical
and dental costs above and beyond 7.5% of your AGI
- State,
local, real estate, and personal property taxes (capped at $10,000)
- Home
mortgage interest
- Charitable
donations and gifts
Standard Deduction amounts in 2018:
- Single -
$12,000 add $1,600 if age 65 or older
- Married
Filing Separately - $12,000 add $1,300 if age 65 or older
- Married
Filing Jointly - $24,000 add $1,300 for each spouse age 65 or older
- Head of
Household - $18,000 add $1,600 if age 65 or older
