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In 2019, Julia made eligible charitable donations of $50,000. Her taxable income for 2019 was $300,000. What was her federal charitable donations tax credit?
Julia Federal charitable donations tax credit = $ 16,464
Calculation:
Particulars | Deduction Rate | Tax Credit |
Up to $ 200 | 15% | $ 30 |
200-50000 | 33% | $ 16,434 |
Total | $ 16,464 |
Notes:
1) Tax credit on donations will 15% up to $200 and any donation above $ 200 will get tax credit up to 29%.
2) But if the tax payer taxable income is subject to maximum tax rate of 33% then tax credit on donation above $200 is 33% [ 33% tax rate is applies for income above $ 210,371 ]. Here Julia taxable income is $ 300,000. So, She is eligible for 33% tax credit.