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Itemize donations makes sense only if their amount is above standard deductions, cotrect?

gkishot — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:10:29 GMT

Re: Itemize donations makes sense only if their amount is above standard deductions, cotrect?

JamesG1 — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:21:20 GMT

Yes, in the vast majority of the cases.

However, itemized deductions is a requirement if married taxpayers file married filing separately. If one taxpayer itemizes deductions, the second taxpayer must also itemize deductions.

Re: Itemize donations makes sense only if their amount is above standard deductions, cotrect?

gkishot — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:59:29 GMT

Then it does seem to have much sense to make small donations if they are below standard deduction? No tax advantage then.

Re: Itemize donations makes sense only if their amount is above standard deductions, cotrect?

DawnC — Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:05:02 GMT

Correct. On next year's tax return, those that use the standard deduction will be able to make a tax deductible cash donation of $1,000.