Are charitable contributions tax-exempt?

Tax law requires that deductions are allowed only for contributions that serve a charitable purpose. A recipient organization must qualify for tax-exempt status as required by the tax code and determined by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) .

Are charitable contributions to qualified organizations tax deductible?

Charitable contributions to qualified organizations may be deductible if you itemize deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040), Itemized Deductions PDF. To see if the organization you have contributed to qualifies as a charitable organization for income tax deductions, use Tax Exempt Organization Search.

Can I claim a tax deduction for a charitable donation?

The IRS allows deductions for cash and noncash donations based on annual rules and guidelines. The 2023 and 2024 rules require donors to itemize their deductions to claim any charitable contribution deductions and are limited to the AGI limit of 60% for cash donations for qualified charities.