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Can't finish e-filing because of "Check this Entry: Charitable contributions has an unacceptable value." It's zero. How do I fix this?

I didn't make any charitable donations in 2020. It won't accept 0 as a value. What's the solution?
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Cynthiad66
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Can't finish e-filing because of "Check this Entry: Charitable contributions has an unacceptable value." It's zero. How do I fix this?

 Yes. There is an issue with the contributions deduction and TurboTax is working to fix it.  We do not have an estimated date of correction, at this time.  I suggest you check back often to see if the correction has been made.

 

There is a problem with the Contributions section of the Itemized deductions and also the above the line $300.00 deduction.  Because of the many changes due to the CARES Act, IRS is still developing the forms and publications on this issue.  Last update was January 13th where everything is still in draft.  Once IRS finalizes the forms, we will be able to update TurboTax to accurately reflect your Contributions deduction.

 

Here are some of the changes due to the CARES ACT

The new legislation allows tax deductions on two types of charitable gifts. First, it allows up to $300 given to a qualified charity to be claimed as an above-the-line deduction. After the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which went into effect in 2018, increased the standard deduction, many taxpayers had less incentive to donate to charities. Instead, they took the standard deduction and stopped itemizing.

 

For taxpayers who will itemize deductions, the CARES Act effectively suspends the limit on deductions for cash contributions to public charities for 2020.  “That allows individuals to completely wipe out their AGI, and their tax liability, with a charitable contribution.

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yojimbo1
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Can't finish e-filing because of "Check this Entry: Charitable contributions has an unacceptable value." It's zero. How do I fix this?

I elected to e-file and paid the fee, but turbo tax didn't allow the filing because the charitable contributions was not accepted .  How do I file the returns now? And do I get the filing fee back?

AmyC
Expert Alumni

Can't finish e-filing because of "Check this Entry: Charitable contributions has an unacceptable value." It's zero. How do I fix this?

Take out the zero and make it blank. You should be able to efile then.

 

 You can fill this form out for someone to call you about a refund if necessary.

 

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Can't finish e-filing because of "Check this Entry: Charitable contributions has an unacceptable value." It's zero. How do I fix this?

I put $1 in order to file.  Now my tax was reduced by $6. When I went back after I filed and clicked on charitable contributions, it said I had already entered my charitable contribution and listed it as from a K-1 partnership Global Partners.  Needless to say it wasn't from them. ?????????  And why since it was yesterday May 14th hasn't Turbo Tax fixed this problem?

Can't finish e-filing because of "Check this Entry: Charitable contributions has an unacceptable value." It's zero. How do I fix this?

A $1 entry  is not going to be any kind of issue with the IRS. 

Can't finish e-filing because of "Check this Entry: Charitable contributions has an unacceptable value." It's zero. How do I fix this?

But it reduced my taxes by $6, not $1.

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