Deduction

Charitable donation deduction

Capital Gains Tax deduction · RCW 82.87.060(4) · enacted 2021

All exemptions & deductions

Details

Citation
RCW 82.87.060(4)
Study reference
E1221-1
Tax type
Capital Gains Tax
Preference type
Deduction
Category
Individuals
Year enacted
2021
End date
None scheduled

Fiscal impact (2024 study estimates)

Revenue if repealed — local ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
Revenue if repealed — state ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0.289 · FY 2027: 0.281
Taxpayer savings — local ($M)
FY 2024: 0 · FY 2025: 0 · FY 2026: 0 · FY 2027: 0
Taxpayer savings — state ($M)
FY 2024: 0.279 · FY 2025: 0.295 · FY 2026: 0.304 · FY 2027: 0.296

CTI = confidential taxpayer information · D = unable to disclose

From the 2024 DOR Tax Exemption Study

82.87.060(4) - Charitable donation deduction Description If certain conditions are met, for tax year 2022, an individual may deduct an amount donated to a qualified charity in excess of $250,000. The maximum deduction amount is $100,000. These amounts are adjusted annually for inflation. A donation must be for an organization or charity directed or managed within Washington to qualify. Purpose To incentivize charitable donations. Taxpayer ($ in millions): savings FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 State Taxes $0.279 $0.295 $0.304 $0.296 Local Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Repeal of Repealing this deduction would increase revenues. exemption Potential ($ in millions): revenue gains FY 2024 FY 2025 FY 2026 FY 2027 from full repeal State Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.289 $0.281 Local Taxes $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 $0.000 Assumptions - This repeal takes effect January 1, 2025, and impacts 12 months of collections in fiscal year 2026. - Growth rate mirrors the long-term capital gains growth rate reflected in the Economic and Revenue Forecast Council's March 2023 forecast. - Individuals with estimated payments: - Will receive refunds in fall 2023, amounting to 12% of the estimated payments. - Will

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