Simple Question on Charitable Cares Act Screen

[MtnTABS]

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 When I reached the Charitable Cares Act screen during the final questions on my Federal return, the “money” box is shaded showing $1,750. This is the total amount of my cash contributions but it is more advantageous for me to take the two standard deductions which I am doing. Do I leave the “money” box alone and hit Continue OR do I override the $1,750 and type in $300? 🥴

[AnnetteB6 · Accepted solution]

You can hit Continue and move forward with your return.  The $1750 indicates that you gave that amount to charity, but TurboTax will automatically limit the amount to $300 for taxpayers using the standard deduction.  

You can go to Forms Mode and verify this by checking Form 1040 line 10b.  It should show $300.  

[MtnTABS]

Thank you for your help. Hoping to avoid the dreaded eFile reject. Fingers crossed. 

[MtnTABS]

Your instructions worked and TT okayed my Federal return. I can see the $300 where you said it would be on our 1040.