Legislative Update 2025: H.R.1. Effects on Charitable Giving Summary Table

Provision

Details

Impact

Permanent Increase of Estate and Lifetime Gift Tax Exemption

$15 million (single), $30 million (joint), beginning in 2026

Prevents a sharp reduction in the exemption, permanently extends historically high exemption levels

Expansion of Deduction for Charitable Contributions for Non-Itemizers

$1,000 (single), $2,000 (joint) for cash gifts

Boost charitable giving among non-itemizers by expanding deduction eligibility

Permanent Increase in Standard Deduction

$15,750 (single), $23,500 (heads of household), $31,500 (joint)

Fewer itemizers, more use of universal deduction

New Floor on Deduction for Charitable Contributions by Itemizers

Only gifts greater than 0.5% of contribution base

Reduces benefit for small gifts

New Floor on Deduction for Charitable Contributions by Corporations

Only gifts greater than 1% of taxable income deductible, creates deductibility window

Narrows deduction window

Cap on Deduction Value for High-Income Taxpayers

35% effective rate cap on itemized deductions

Less incentive for large donors

Permanent AGI Limit for Cash Gifts

60% of AGI

Expansion of private and alternative educational options

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