As clients look for last-minute tax-saving strategies in 2020, one area\nthat should be considered involves the changes to the charitable giving rules\nmade by the 2020 CARES Act. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CARES Act established a ‘universal’ provision that allows you to deduct non-itemized, above-the-line charitable contributions. It is universal because it can be taken by all tax filers, regardless of itemized or standard deduction. So even taxpayers who do not itemize can benefit in 2020 from a charitable\u00a0deduction.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is this new universal deduction?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The CARES Act, among other coronavirus relief efforts, has a provision\nallowing people to deduct $300 for charitable contributions. The $300 limit\napplies per tax-filing unit,\nso for those who file married filing jointly, the maximum above-the-line deduction is $300. Taxpayers\ncan take this universal deduction no matter whether they itemize or take the\nstandard deduction on their taxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Contributions must be in cash (including checks and credit card\npayments) and given to a 501(c)(3) public charity. Contributions to\nnon-operating private foundations, support organizations, and donor-advised\nfunds are excluded under this new deduction. As a universal above-the-line\ndeduction, you can list your contribution as an adjustment to income on your\ntaxes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In summary, with the CARES Act, if you donate up to $300 in cash\nto a qualified organization, your adjusted gross income will be reduced up to\n$300.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
While a universal deduction is something charities have been\nseeking for many years, this provision is far from their ideal solution\n(charities have been seeking a universal deduction in the thousands of\ndollars). Nonetheless, $300 could help many\ncharities, especially in these trying times.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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