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Charitable contribution error

I keep getting 1040/1040SR Wks: Charitable contributions: Charitable contributions has an unacceptable value. When i look it is showing 300 and I corrected it to 600 for married filing jointly. I run a check and i get the same error. Go back to look and it is showing 300 again.

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JohnB5677
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Charitable contribution error

 

 

This workaround has worked for me - First, you must clear all donations from the Deductions & Credits input screen

 

In the Desktop version:

  1. Go to Deductions and Credits

  2. Scroll to the bottom of the page

  3. Select Done with Deductions

  4. Let's check your Deductions .. Continue

  5. Here are your 2021 Deductions ... Continue

  6. The Standard deduction is right for you ... Continue

  7. GET A TAX BREAK FOR DONATING CASH TO CHARITY

  8. Enter your amount

Online version

  1. Go to Deductions & Credits

  2. Scroll to the very bottom

  3. Select Wrap up Tax Breaks (Online)

  4. Continue through the interview to 

  5. Charitable Cash Contributions under Cares Act

  6. Enter your donation.

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