BettieG
Employee Tax Expert

[Event] Ask the Experts: Tax Law Changes - One Big Beautiful Bill

Yes, miles driven for charitable purposes ($.14/mile) is still deductible in 2025 (the OBBBA did not change this).  However, the deduction is available only as an itemized deduction (as opposed to the standard deduction).  In addition to the mileage in support of the charitable organization, you can also deduct other out-of-pocket costs directly related to the charitable organization, such as parking fees and tolls.

 

You can also still donate a car to a charitable organization, but the value of the donated car would also be an itemized deduction in 2025.

 

Beginning in Tax Year 2026, however, you can claim up to $1,000 ($2,000 for married filing jointly) in cash donations to charitable organizations without itemizing your deductions (and still take the standard deduction).

 

I hope this helps.

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