The IRS receives an electronic file with your tax return information. The PDF version is for your records only.
To resolve the issue with a blank Line 12b on your Form 1040, please review these instructions from @DaveF1006, especially step #6:
If you are unable to itemize, then follow these instructions to claim the $600 Charitable Cash Contributions under Cares Act. You can claim this amount if you are unable to itemize your deductions in 2021. You resolve this by first clearing out all donations in the deductions and credits section of your Turbo Tax return.
- If working in the online version go to federal>deductions and Credits>charitable donations
- Go to Donations to Charity in 2021 and remove all charitable donations from this section.
- Now Scroll to the very bottom
- Select Wrap up Tax Breaks (Online)
- Continue through the interview until you reach a message informing you that the Standard Deduction is Right for you.
- The very next screen will say "Charitable Cash Contributions under Cares Act"
- Enter your donation.
If you are working in Desktop first remove all charitable donations as described above. After this is done, perform the following steps while you are working in the deductions and credit section.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page
- Select Done with Deductions
- Let's check your Deductions .. Continue
- Here are your 2021 Deductions ... Continue
- The Standard deduction is right for you ... Continue
- GET A TAX BREAK FOR DONATING CASH TO CHARITY
- Enter your amount
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