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Donation limits for itemized deductions

SDC13 — Tue, 24 Feb 2026 07:37:02 GMT

My husband died last August. I have to file single this year. We have a big house to downsize. Have been giving to Goodwill, veterans organizations, Salvation Army, Church and Church school.

I know there is a percentage of AGI that applies to amount I can deduct which I will not know until my 1099’s start coming in. I read somewhere that if you had more than was allowable by percentage then there can be a carryover for the following year. Is that so?

Thanks, SDC13

Re: Donation limits for itemized deductions

John-H2021 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 17:36:34 GMT

Hello SDC13,

Yes the excess will carryover and you will have 5 years to use it all.

Re: Donation limits for itemized deductions

SDC13 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:17:57 GMT

Thanks, your answer helped downsize my worry list!

Re: Donation limits for itemized deductions

SDC13 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:27:51 GMT

I sent a thank you and then your answer prompted another question. Do I list all my donations during this year (2023) and the excess will carry over or do I just deduct up to the allowed deduction limit based on AGI?

SDC13

Re: Donation limits for itemized deductions

John-H2021 — Wed, 25 Oct 2023 19:29:43 GMT

You would list all of them and the program will figure out the limit and the amount to carryover to next year.