Whether a donor reduces her federal tax liability by deducting the $ 1000 she paid in state income taxes or by making a tax - credit eligible donation of $ 1000 and taking the federal charitable
donation deduction makes no difference with regard to the amount of federal taxes she pays.
The concept is to tweak state law in order for residents to take advantage of the federal law that expands
charitable donation deductions but restricts to $ 10,000 annually what residents can take in the way of federal deductions on their state and local income taxes.
For short - term - gain stock,
the donation deduction is limited to the cost of the stock.
For long - term - gain stock,
the donation deduction is the full fair market value at the time of the donation,» Reed said.
As I listen to many screaming, I would add, «And let's eliminate the interest deduction on mortgages, and the charitable
donation deductions.»
However, to claim the charitable
donation deduction, you must itemize your deductions, which means your total deductions must exceed the standard deduction you are entitled to.
No, if you take the standard deduction you do not need to itemize
your donation deduction.
However, if you want your deductible charitable contributions you must itemize
your donation deduction on Form 1040, Schedule A: Itemized Deductions.
While not a cost employers would have to incur, some employees may incur a higher tax bill due to the elimination of all individual tax deductions, besides the home mortgage interest and charitable
donations 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.