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What is a charitable tax deduction?

A.
The exact amount of cash you donated subtracted from your adjusted gross income in order to reduce the amount of tax owed

B.
The estimated amount of cash you donated to a qualifying organization that the federal government pays you back

C.
The exact amount of cash you donated to a qualifying organization that the federal government pays you back

D.
The estimated amount of cash you donated subtracted from your adjusted gross income in order to reduce the amount of tax owed

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A charitable tax deduction lets you deduct the (qualified) amount you gave to an eligible organization from your income (when itemizing), which reduces your taxable income and thus your tax owed. It’s not a direct payment from the government and is subject to documentation and contribution limits.