The 2021 tax year offers a special, generous allowance. Usually, individual itemizers are allowed to deduct up to 60% of their adjusted gross incomes (AGI) for cash donations to qualified charities. However, in 2021, they generally can deduct cash contributions equal to 100% of their AGI.
Individuals who do not itemize can claim a deduction of up to $300 for cash contributions made to qualified charities during 2021, while married individuals filing joint returns can claim up to $600.
The limit is usually 60% of your adjusted gross income for the year. However, in some circumstances that limit can be reduced to 50%, 30%, or even 20%.
Annual income tax deduction limits for gifts to public charities, including donor-advised funds, are 30% of adjusted gross income (AGI) for contributions of non-cash assets, if held more than one year, and 60% of AGI for contributions of cash.
“This means anyone can deduct a cash contribution to a qualifying charitable organization even if the taxpayer is unable to itemize deductions,” said David Haas, a CFP and president of Cereus Financial Advisors in Franklin Lakes, New Jersey.Mar 2, 2022
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