I had two problems this year regarding charitable ded. for non-itemizers & penalty for late payment

DennisD
DennisD Member Posts: 2 Newcomer
edited March 3 in Credits/Deductions

I filed my return and realized that I forgotten to enter my charitable deductions. I thought it didn't matter because I didn't itemize. But then I read (on this site!) about the extra above-the-line charitable contribution deduction for 2025. FTUSA didn't prompt me for that when it analyzed my return. I decided I needed to file an amended return and claim that.

I started the amended return.

First problem: FTUSA didn't remember that I had paid a penalty for late payment of estimated taxes, so it suggested a different refund amount than I actually got from the IRS.

Second problem: Even after I entered my charitable contributions, FTUSA isn't letting me claim the deduction. This is major!

Anybody else seeing this?

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  • JMSSGV
    JMSSGV Member, Star Posts: 303 image

    There is no deduction for charitable contributions if you do not itemize. The new deduction for non-itemizers doesn't take effect until the 2026 tax year.

  • DennisD
    DennisD Member Posts: 2 Newcomer

    Thank you. My misunderstanding.

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