MonikaK1
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Deductions & credits

If you made donations in 2023 but didn't claim them on your 2023 return, you can choose to amend that return, but only do so if it will make a difference to your tax.

 

If you made donations in 2023 but didn't get to deduct them because you had to take the standard deduction instead of itemizing, then you received a standard deduction instead of your actual contributions and there is nothing to carry over. Don't make an entry for charitable donations carryover.

 

If you made donations in 2023 but didn't get to deduct them solely because they exceeded your limit based on your adjusted gross income, then you can follow the steps previously described to enter the carryover amount.

 

In summary, you don't need to enter anything on your 2024 return for charitable donations carryover unless you know that it applies to you. You can leave it blank.

 

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