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The Above-the-Line Charitable Deduction Returns in 2026: Who It Helps and Who It Doesn't
Starting in 2026, households that take the standard deduction can deduct up to $2,000 of cash giving — permanently. It's a small number that quietly changes the math on bunching, and it's worth more to some donors than to others. Here's who actually benefits.
J.T. Hardcastle
2 days ago6 min read
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