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Tax Letter For Donations With Standard Deduction In Virginia
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The difference between the standard deduction vs. itemized deductions comes down to simple math. The standard deduction lowers your income by one fixed amount. On the other hand, itemized deductions are made up of a list of eligible expenses. You can claim whichever deduction reduces your tax bill the most.
Taxpayers may deduct charitable donations of up to 60% of their adjusted gross incomes. In order to deduct charitable contributions, the recipient charity must be a qualified organization in the eyes of the IRS. The Virginia Academy is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization as part of the Leesburg Pike Community Church.
However, if you want your deductible charitable contributions you must itemize your donation deduction on Form 1040, Schedule A: Itemized Deductions. It is important to know that you are choosing between taking the standard deduction and itemizing your donation deductions on Form 1040, Schedule A. You cannot do both.
All taxpayers with earned income, whether from a day job or side hustle, qualify to deduct a specific amount from their income before paying any taxes. For example, a single taxpayer earning US$40,000 a year and who had no children in the 2024 tax year would qualify for a standard deduction of $14,600.
Generally, you can only deduct charitable contributions if you itemize deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040), Itemized Deductions. Gifts to individuals are not deductible.
You can deduct these expenses whether you take the standard deduction or itemize: Alimony payments. Business use of your car. Business use of your home.
You can request forms and instructions from the Virginia Department of Taxation's Forms Department by calling 804-440-2541.
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Virginia allows an exemption of $930 for each of the following: Yourself (and Spouse): Each filer is allowed one personal exemption. For married couples, each spouse is entitled to an exemption. When using the Spouse Tax Adjustment, each spouse must claim his or her own personal exemption.
