Beginning in the 2026 tax year, new federal rules will change how charitable contributions are deducted. Taxpayers who do not  itemize deductions may be eligible to deduct up to $1,000 in cash charitable donations , or $2,000 for married couples filing jointly , even when taking the standard deduction. For taxpayers who itemize deductions, charitable contributions will only be deductible to the extent they exceed 0.5 percent of adjusted gross income . This change may reduce t