What is the maximum amount of charitable contributions that can be claim on your income tax form?

Charitable contributions are deductible only on Schedule A (Itemized Deductions) in the Gifts to Charity Section. You must document and keep with your records any cash or property contribution of at least $250. File Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions) if your total deduction for noncash contributions is more than $500. Fill out Form 8283 Section B if noncash contributions exceed $5,000.

For more information, go to www.irs.gov/taxtopics for Topic 506 (Contributions).

Also, go to www.irs.gov/formspubs for Publication 526 (Charitable Contributions).