Tax Benefits
Providing a tax efficient way to make a difference.Tax deductible donations are contributions of money or goods to a tax-exempt organization, such as the VIP Foundation. To claim tax deductible donations on a return, taxes must be itemized by filing a Schedule A or IRS Form 1040 or 1040-SR.
In general, you can deduct up to 60% of your adjusted gross income via charitable donations (100% if the gifts are in cash), but you may be limited to 20%, 30% or 50% depending on the type of contribution and the organization (contributions to certain private foundations, veterans organizations, fraternal societies, and cemetery organizations come with a lower limit, for instance). IRS Publication 526 has the details.
- The limit applies to all donations you make throughout the year, no matter how many organizations you donate to.
- Contributions that exceed the limit can often be deducted on your tax returns over the next five years — or until they’re gone — through a process called a carryover.
Keep track of tax-deductible donations, no matter the amount. If you made a monetary contribution, qualifying documentation includes a bank statement, a credit card statement, and a receipt from the charity (including date, amount, and name of the organization) or a cancelled check. If you made a contribution as an automatic deduction from your paycheck through your employer, keep copies of your W-2 or pay stubs showing the amount and date of your donation.