What is a “Charitable Donations Tax Deduction”? A charitable donation tax deduction lets taxpayers deduct qualifying donations they make to non-profit organizations from their annual taxable income.
Charitable donations are essential because they support non-profits that provide important services to communities and society. Tax deductions encourage giving by incentivizing taxpayers to donate. Historically, the U.S. Tax Reform Act of 1986 increased the standard deduction and decreased the value of itemized deductions, including charitable donations.