No, but if you did not donate more than your standard deduction or do not have other itemized expenses that will total to be more than your standard deduction there is no reason for you to upgrade. Charitable donations are only deductible if your total itemized expenses are greater than your standard deduction.
The Standard Deduction is as
follows:
- $12,000
Single or Married Filing Separate
- $13,600 if
single and over 65
- $18,000
Head of Household
- $24,000
Married Filing Jointly (add $1,300 per spouse over 65 years old)
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