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Charitable Contribution Limitation North Carolina does not allow an individual to deduct qualified contributions of up to 100% of federal adjusted gross income (AGI). For N.C. income tax purposes, an individual may only deduct qualified contributions of up to 60% of AGI.
Just like last year, individuals, including married individuals filing separate returns, who take the standard deduction can claim a deduction of up to $300 on their 2021 federal income tax for their charitable cash contributions made to certain qualifying charitable organizations.
But the special deduction is available for anyone who takes the standard deduction, which the IRS says is nine out of 10 taxpayers. But that doesn't mean you'll get the full $300 (if you're single or married filing individual returns) or $600 (if you're married and filing jointly) back.
Charitable Contributions: For cash contributions to public charities, North Carolina will continue to allow deductions up to 60% of the taxpayer's adjusted gross income. The Federal law allows a deduction up to 100% of adjusted gross income for such contributions through 2021.
Following tax law changes, cash donations of up to $300 made this year by December 31, 2020 are now deductible without having to itemize when people file their taxes in 2021. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security Act includes several temporary tax law changes to help charities.
The $300 deduction ($600 for joint filing) must be for donations made in cash, which includes currency, checks, credit or debit cards, and electronic funds transfers. You cannot take the deduction for contributions of property, such as clothing or household items, nor for volunteering.
Cash or property donations worth more than $250: The IRS requires you to get a written letter of acknowledgment from the charity. It must include the amount of cash you donated, whether you received anything from the charity in exchange for your donation, and an estimate of the value of those goods and services.
For the 2021 tax year, single nonitemizers can again deduct up to $300 in cash donations to qualifying charities. The 2021 deduction for married couples who take the standard deduction has increased; they can deduct up to $600 of cash contributions.
Yes, you may still qualify for the charitable donations deduction without a donation receipt. However, there are certain specifications around the donation, including cash limits and type of donation.
How to score a tax write-off for 2021 donations to charity if you don't itemize deductions. Single taxpayers can claim a tax write-off for cash charitable gifts up to $300 and married couples filing together may get up to $600 for 2021.