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What is the Contributions to Qualifying Charitable Foster Care Organizations Credit?
You can claim a credit if you made cash contributions to qualifying foster care charitable organizations .
*If you're filing as Married Filing Separately but you could have filed as Married Filing Jointly, you may take only 1/2 of the total credit that you and your spouse would have been allowed to take on a joint return up to $500 each.
If the allowable credit is more than your tax or if you have no tax, you may carry forward the unused credit for the next 5 years.
| Filing Status | Contributions Made To | Maximum Credit |
| Single or Head of Household | Charitable Foster Care Organization | Up to $500 |
| Married Filing Jointly or Married Filing Separately* | Charitable Foster Care Organization | Up to $1000 |
If the allowable credit is more than your tax or if you have no tax, you may carry forward the unused credit for the next 5 years.
