Can I take non cash donations made this year in 2019 if I took the standard deduction for 2018?

[Anita01 · Accepted solution]

Yes, you can certainly deduct contributions made in 2019 on your 2019 tax return.  You cannot take a deduction on your 2019 tax return for contributions made in 2018.

The rule is the same whether the contribution is cash or noncash.

[psp1234]

What if I did not make a non cash donation on my 2018 return.

[Anita01]

Tax law does not go by when you took the deduction.  You take the deduction in the year in which the contribution was made

[Anita01]

Yes, you can certainly deduct contributions made in 2019 on your 2019 tax return.  You cannot take a deduction on your 2019 tax return for contributions made in 2018.