During 2016, Eric gave $260 to his church for which he received a written acknow

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During 2016, Eric gave $260 to his church for which he received a written acknowledgement. He also has receipts for $75 given to the Boy Scouts of America and $125 given to the Mexican Red Cross. Eric gave the Salvation Army old clothes worth $150 (original cost $1,700). Last year, Eric had a large contribution and could not deduct $800 of it due to the 50 percent limitation. This year Eric’s adjusted gross income is $21,325. Use the Gifts to Charity section of Schedule A on Page 5-5 to calculate Eric’s deduction for the current year.

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Gifts to Charity 16 Gifts by cash or check. If you made any gift of $250 or more, see instructions 16            335 (260+75) 17 Other than by cash or check. If any gift of $250 or more, see instructions. You must attach Form 8283 if over S500 17            150 18 Carryover from prior years 18            800 19 Add lines 16 through 18 $        1,285 Note: Charity to Mexican red cross is not eligible.

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