The charitable contribution dedction should be $600 for married filing jointly is there an error in the program

[JohnB5677]

No, there is not an error, but the process is not self evident.

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.

[handlg]

Good instructions for desktop version.  When I get the step 7 I don't get that option to enter charitable amount.  I get the standard deduction is right for you. this deduction of 25,700 is right for you.  when I select continue, I get the page for 'Other tax situations'  

I don't have ItsDeducable

[KrisD15]

 Please go back through the review. The program will ask you for that number again although it may not be until the END of the FINAL REVIEW.  (After the "Tax Summary for 2021" screen)

The Tax law allows a Taxpayer to claim Charity Donations on their Schedule A or, if using the Standard Deduction, on their 1040 line 12b as an addition to their Standard Deduction amount. 

This amount can be up to 600 for Married Filing Joint, or 300 for all others.