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Do I have to itemize to claim charity deductions
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For tax years 2021 and earlier, you generally had to itemize your deductions to claim charitable contributions on your tax return. However, for tax year 2022, there is an above-the-line deduction available for cash donations made to qualifying charities, even if you take the standard deduction. The deduction is limited to $300 for single filers and $600 for married couples filing jointly. Keep in mind that this deduction applies only to cash donations made to eligible charities and not to donations of property or in-kind contributions. If you want to claim deductions for non-cash contributions, you'll still need to itemize your deductions.
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Ieva Ivanauskas, EA

The statement about the above-the-line deduction applies to 2021, not to 2022, when charitable contributions were part of itemized deductions.

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