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How do I bunch charitable deductions?

Quick Answer

Bunching means combining several years of charitable contributions into one tax year — often via a donor-advised fund — to push itemized deductions above the standard deduction in alternating years, then take the standard deduction in off years.

Bunching charitable contributions versus straight-line giving.
Warren Team
Updated April 26, 2026
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