As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, various not-for-profit organizations have experienced a decline in charitable contributions from supporters, and Congress responded with a new provision in the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act – Public Law (P.L.) 116-136.
This provision aims to provide relief to charitable organizations. Under Section 2204, the provision allows for “a tax deduction for charitable contributions in 2020 up to $300 for taxpayers who do not itemize their tax deductions.” This is intended to encourage taxpayers to make contributions to charitable organizations by allowing a tax benefit even for those who do not itemize but instead use the standard deduction.
The Journal of Accountancy recently published an article providing more details about P.L. 116-136, which includes:
- Qualifying for the deduction
- Eligible individual
- Qualified charitable contribution
- Qualified charitable organization
- Other considerations
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