Charitable Contributions

[dljmcooper3224]

I have entered cash charitable contributions of over $300. I am not itemizing so the amount allowable should be $300 but Turbo Tax is entering a much higher amount in line 10B. Is there a bug in the program?

[DaveF1006]

No but it may be your method of reporting. If you entered your charitable donations by going to federal> deductions and credits>charitable donations, delete it from this section. This is not the way to claim the $300 charitable donation. instead, report it in the following manner after deleting the entry from charitable donations in the deductions and credit section.

1. Log into Turbo Tax
2. Federal>deductions and credits>review
3. Now you should be in a page that summarizes your tax breaks. Go to the bottom of the screen and select wrap up tax breaks
4. Scroll through the screens until you reach the page that informs you the Standard deduction is right for you.
5. The very next page is where you will enter the amount for your charitable donation. Here you can enter an amount up to $300.