{"id":5038,"date":"2020-11-05T22:11:05","date_gmt":"2020-11-05T22:11:05","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/s876455381.onlinehome.us\/?p=5038"},"modified":"2020-11-05T22:11:05","modified_gmt":"2020-11-05T22:11:05","slug":"two-new-2020-only-charity-tax-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/frischfinancial.com\/staging\/two-new-2020-only-charity-tax-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"Two New 2020-Only Charity Tax Rules"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.22&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;3.25&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;3.27.4&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221;]<!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>New Provisions Under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:separator --><\/p>\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n<!-- \/divi:separator --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>As the holiday season approaches, you might be looking toward making a donation to a charitable organization.\u00a0 For many people, supporting a favorite cause is as much a part of annual traditions as family get-togethers and turkey dinners.\u00a0 However, as so much around the world has been affected by COVID-19, many charities are struggling.\u00a0 The good news is that if you make a donation this year, there are two new tax rules, that apply only for 2020, which offer benefits in exchange for your generosity.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><strong>Congress included two new charity tax rules in the CARES Act, and they are only effective in 2020.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>IF YOU DON\u2019T ITEMIZE YOUR DEDUCTIONS FOR 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you don\u2019t itemize, you can take both the standard deduction and a one-time $300 \u201cabove-the-line\u201d tax deduction for cash charity contributions made in 2020.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>This reduces your Adjusted Gross Income (AGI).<\/li>\n<li>This one-time $300 deduction is per return.\u00a0 A married couple can take a $300 deduction, not a $600 deduction.<\/li>\n<li>The charitable donation must be a CASH contribution (this includes checks and credit card payments).<\/li>\n<li>You cannot use a carryover amount from the prior year, and the amount cannot be carried over into 2021.<\/li>\n<li>This \u201cabove-the-line\u201d tax deduction is only applicable if you do not itemize on your 2020 taxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:heading --><\/p>\n<h2><strong>IF YOU DO ITEMIZE YOUR DEDUCTIONS FOR 2020<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/divi:heading --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>If you do itemize, the normal cap on charitable gifts is suspended for 2020.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:list --><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Previously, there used to be a 50% of Adjusted Gross Income (AGI) limit on charitable donations which was increased to 60%-of-AGI in the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017.\u00a0 This rule is now suspended for 2020, allowing a charitable contribution up to 100%-of-AGI.<\/li>\n<li>This charitable donation must be a CASH contribution (or check or credit card payment) made in 2020.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>You cannot use appreciated securities and you cannot use charity carry-over amounts from the prior year to reach this limit.\u00a0 They retain their lower limits.<\/li>\n<li>This cannot be used for gifts to donor-advised funds, private foundations or supporting organizations.\u00a0 These too retain their lower limits.<\/li>\n<li>This tax deduction is only applicable if you itemize on your 2020 taxes.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><!-- \/divi:list --><\/p>\n<p><!-- divi:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, the most challenging times also bring out scammers.\u00a0 Be mindful of charities who may contact you seeking donations for coronavirus victims and their families.\u00a0 Carefully <a href=\"https:\/\/frischfinancial.com\/staging\/blog\/vetting-charitable-organizations\/\">vet unfamiliar charitable organizations<\/a> before making financial contributions and consider working with your financial advisor or tax preparer to create a charitable giving plan that is right for you.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/divi:paragraph -->[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; 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