I am a w2 income < $65K with standard deductions and thought that my $400 cash donation would lower my income tax? system doesn't acknowledge the donation 1040 why?

Cash Donation not eligible to standard deduction taxpayers?

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No, a cash donation to a qualified charitable organization is not a deduction when you are using the Standard Deduction.

Charitable donations are only entered as an itemized deduction on Schedule A. The total of All your itemized deduction must be greater than the Standard Deduction for your filing status to have any tax benefit.

How does length of ownership affect donated items to charity deductions? Why does TTax program ask if owned more or less than a year? Thanks.

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I am a w2 income < $65K with standard deductions and thought that my $400 cash donation would lower my income tax? system doesn't acknowledge the donation 1040 why?

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