By NICK GOSNELL
Hutch Post
HUTCHINSON, Kan. — The Internal Revenue Service this reminds taxpayers of a special new provision that will allow more people to easily deduct up to $300 in donations to qualifying charities this year.
"People who make cash donations before December 31, 2020, as long as its to an eligible charity, they can deduct up to $300 on their 2020 tax return, even if they don't itemize," said Michael Devine with the IRS.
You'll still need proof that you made the donation.
"This is what we call an above the line deduction," Devine said. "You don't have to worry about a 1040A. It's going to be very simple, but please make sure that the charity that you're giving the money to is actually listed as one of the charities that can deduct donations and you have to have documentation to support that. That would be a letter from the charity or a cancelled check or a credit card receipt."
Before making a donation, the IRS reminds people they can check the special Tax Exempt Organization Search tool on IRS.gov to make sure the organization is eligible for tax-deductible donations.