08/30/2026
Even if you don’t itemize, you can still take off some money for charitable donations. As long as it is cash check charge, and you have proof.
Clothing, donations and donations of goods do not count
There’s a new tax benefit for charitable giving in 2026. Under the Working Families Tax Cuts, taxpayers who don’t itemize may be able to deduct up to $1,000 in cash contributions to certain qualified organizations, or up to $2,000 for married couples filing jointly. See the new charitable contribution deduction rules and find out what qualifies: https://ow.ly/yGkH50ZyczK