https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/do-i-need-to-enter-all-of-my-donations-even-the-total-is-beyond-that-i-can-deduct-in-5-years/01/3768526#M1400527 <P>I am planning to donate a large sum of my securities in 2026 for a particular project.&nbsp; As the total amount is beyond what I can deduct in next 5 years, do I need to enter all of these donation items or just enter that is sufficient for take all possible itemized deductions?</P><P>Another related question.&nbsp; If it becomes necessary, can I enter the 2026 donation that I didn't enter in 2026 tax return in the later years' tax returns within the 5-year carry-over period?</P><P>Thanks!&nbsp;</P> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:14:19 GMT twinclouds 2026-02-10T05:14:19Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/do-i-need-to-enter-all-of-my-donations-even-the-total-is-beyond-that-i-can-deduct-in-5-years/01/3768526#M1400527 <P>I am planning to donate a large sum of my securities in 2026 for a particular project.&nbsp; As the total amount is beyond what I can deduct in next 5 years, do I need to enter all of these donation items or just enter that is sufficient for take all possible itemized deductions?</P><P>Another related question.&nbsp; If it becomes necessary, can I enter the 2026 donation that I didn't enter in 2026 tax return in the later years' tax returns within the 5-year carry-over period?</P><P>Thanks!&nbsp;</P> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 05:14:19 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/do-i-need-to-enter-all-of-my-donations-even-the-total-is-beyond-that-i-can-deduct-in-5-years/01/3768526#M1400527 twinclouds 2026-02-10T05:14:19Z https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-do-i-need-to-enter-all-of-my-donations-even-the-total-is-beyond-that-i-can-deduct-in-5-years/01/3769874#M1400535 <P>Yes, you would need to enter all of the donations made in 2025 on the 2025 return to make use of the 5-year carryover period. If you determine that you have more than you would use in 5 years, then you could opt not to enter the excess donations.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>If you anticipate making another large donation in the future, it may be easier to make donations annually.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>See <A href="https://turbotax.intuit.com/tax-tips/charitable-contributions/charitable-contributions/L6ZyAXJ4Y" target="_blank">this tax tips article</A> for more information about charitable contribution deductions.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> <P>See <A href="https://ttlc.intuit.com/turbotax-support/en-us/help-article/accounting-bookkeeping/enter-charitable-carryover/L31siIm8D_US_en_US" target="_blank">this help article</A> if you need to enter carryover donations from a previous year when you didn't use TurboTax.</P> <P>&nbsp;</P> Tue, 10 Feb 2026 20:57:00 GMT https://ttlc.intuit.com/community/taxes/discussion/re-do-i-need-to-enter-all-of-my-donations-even-the-total-is-beyond-that-i-can-deduct-in-5-years/01/3769874#M1400535 MonikaK1 2026-02-10T20:57:00Z