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I put in $1000 Cash Contribution and it only allowed $300 for tax deduction. Its for a married couple so shouldn't it be $600 if they use standard deduction?

halsimo
Level 2
This is for 2020
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PhoebeRoberts
Level 11
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$300 per return, regardless of filing status.

itonewbie
Level 15

Sounds like you're testing out TY2020 for the new above-the-line deduction.  If so, the CARES Act only allows $300 per filing unit regardless of filing status.

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George4Tacks
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TaxGuyBill
Level 15

Interestingly, they must interpret "married" as one filing unit, regardless if they file jointly or separately.  The draft instructions say it is limited to $150 of MFS.

halsimo
Level 2

Thanks for the help!!

halsimo
Level 2

Thank you!!