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halsimo
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December 17, 2020
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I put in $1000 Cash Contribution and it only allowed $300 for tax deduction. Its for a married couple so shouldn't it be $600 if they use standard deduction?

  • December 17, 2020
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PhoebeRoberts
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December 17, 2020

$300 per return, regardless of filing status.

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    TaxGuyBill
    Level 15
    December 18, 2020

    Interestingly, they must interpret "married" as one filing unit, regardless if they file jointly or separately.  The draft instructions say it is limited to $150 of MFS.

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      halsimoAuthor
      Level 2
      December 19, 2020

      Thanks for the help!!

        itonewbie
        itonewbie
        Level 15
        December 17, 2020

        Sounds like you're testing out TY2020 for the new above-the-line deduction.  If so, the CARES Act only allows $300 per filing unit regardless of filing status.

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          halsimoAuthor
          Level 2
          December 19, 2020

          Thank you!!

            George4Tacks
            George4Tacks
            Level 15
            December 17, 2020

            It appears you have not take you CE course on updates yet. This may help  What You Need to Know About Your 2020 Taxes

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