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charitable deductions

TRIBBIE — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:35:58 GMT

Is volunteer mileage still deductible for charity?

Also what about car donation?

Re: charitable deductions

DoninGA — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:44:11 GMT

Charity use mileage is still deductible for tax year 2025.

Go to this IRS website for the 2025 mileage rates - https://www.irs.gov/tax-professionals/standard-mileage-rates

Vehicle donations to a qualified charity are still entered as an itemized deduction on Schedule A for tax year 2025.

Re: charitable deductions

BettieG — Wed, 06 Aug 2025 17:47:12 GMT

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.