1.170A-10—Charitable contributions carryovers of individuals.
(a) In general.
(1)
Section 170(d)(1), relating to carryover of charitable contributions in excess of 50 percent of contribution base, and section 170(b)(1)(D)(ii), relating to carryover of charitable contributions in excess of 30 percent of contribution base, provide for excess charitable contributions carryovers by individuals of charitable contributions to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations described in § 1.170A-9. These carryovers shall be determined as provided in paragraphs (b) and (c) of this section. No excess charitable contributions carryover shall be allowed with respect to contributions “for the use of,” rather than “to,” section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations or with respect to contributions “to” or “for the use of” organizations which are not section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations. See § 1.170A-8(a)(2) for definitions of “to” or “for the use of” a charitable organization.
(2)
The carryover provisions apply with respect to contributions made during a taxable year in excess of the applicable percentage limitation even though the taxpayer elects under section 144 to take the standard deduction in that year instead of itemizing the deduction allowable in computing taxable income for that year.
(3)
For provisions requiring a reduction of the excess charitable contribution computed under paragraph (b)(1) or (c)(1) of this section when there is a net operating loss carryover to the taxable year, see paragraph (d)(1) of this section.
(4)
The provisions of section 170 (b)(1)(D)(ii) and (d)(1) and this section do not apply to contributions by an estate; nor do they apply to a trust unless the trust is a private foundation which, pursuant to § 1.642(c)-4, is allowed a deduction under section 170 subject to the provisions applicable to individuals.
(b) 50-percent charitable contributions carryover of individuals—
(1) Computation of excess of charitable contributions made in a contribution year.
Under section 170(d)(1), subject to certain conditions and limitations, the excess of:
(i)
The amount of the charitable contributions made by an individual in a taxable year (hereinafter) in this paragraph referred to as the “contribution year”) to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations described in § 1.170A-9, over
(ii)
50 percent of his contribution base, as defined in section 170(b)(1)(F), for such contribution year, shall be treated as a charitable contribution paid by him to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization in each of the 5 taxable years immediately succeeding the contribution year in order of time. However, such excess to the extent it consists of contributions of 30-percent capital gain property, as defined in § 1.170A-8(d)(3), shall be subject to the rules of section 170(b)(1)(D)(ii) and paragraph (c) of this section in the years to which it is carried over. A charitable contribution made in a taxable year beginning before January 1, 1970, to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization and carried over to a taxable year beginning after December 31, 1969, under section 170(b)(5) (before its amendment by the Tax Reform Act of 1969) shall be treated in such taxable year beginning after December 31, 1969, as a charitable contribution of cash subject to the limitations of this paragraph, whether or not such carryover consists of contributions of 30-percent capital gain property or of ordinary income property described in § 1.170A-4(b)(1). For purposes of applying this paragraph and paragraph (c) of this section, such a carryover from a taxable year beginning before January 1, 1970, which is so treated as paid to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization in a taxable year beginning after December 31, 1969, shall be treated as paid to such an organization under section 170(d)(1) and this section. The provisions of this subparagraph may be illustrated by the following examples:
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(2) Determination of amount treated as paid in taxable years succeeding contribution year.
In applying the provisions of subparagraph (1) of this paragraph, the amount of the excess computed in accordance with the provisions of such subparagraph and paragraph (d)(1) of this section which is to be treated as paid in any one of the 5 taxable years immediately succeeding the contribution year to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization shall not exceed the lesser of the amounts computed under subdivisions (i) to (iii), inclusive, of this subparagraph:
(i)
The amount by which 50 percent of the taxpayer's contribution base for such succeeding taxable year exceeds the sum of:
(a) The charitable contributions actually made (computed without regard to the provisions of section 170 (b)(1)(D)(ii) and (d)(1) and this section) by the taxpayer in such succeeding taxable year to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations, and
(b) The charitable contributions, other than contributions of 30-percent capital gain property, made to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations in taxable years preceding the contribution year which, pursuant to the provisions of section 170(d)(1) and this section, are treated as having been paid to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization in such succeeding year.
(ii)
In the case of the first taxable year succeeding the contribution year, the amount of the excess charitable contribution in the contribution year, computed under subparagraph (1) of this paragraph and paragraph (d)(1) of this section.
(iii)
In the case of the second, third, fourth, and fifth taxable years succeeding the contribution year, the portion of the excess charitable contribution in the contribution year, computed under subparagraph (1) of this paragraph and paragraph (d)(1) of this section, which has not been treated as paid to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization in a year intervening between the contribution year and such succeeding taxable year.
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1970 excess contributions | $2,000 | |
50 percent of B's contribution base for 1971 | 15,000 | |
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Contributions actually made in 1971 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations | $13,500 | |
Contributions made to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations in taxable years prior to 1970 treated as having been paid in 1971 | 0 | 13,500 |
Balance | 1,500 | |
Amount of 1970 excess treated as paid in 1971—the lesser of $2,000 (1970 excess contributions) or $1,500 (excess of 50 percent of contribution base for 1971 ($15,000) over the sum of the section 170(b)(1)(A) contributions actually made in 1971 ($13,500) and the section 170(b)(1)(A) contributions made in years prior to 1970 treated as having been paid in 1971 ($0)) | 1,500 |
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1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | |
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Contribution base | $10,000 | $7,000 | $15,000 | $10,000 | $9,000 |
Contributions of cash to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations (no other contributions) | 6,000 | 4,400 | 8,000 | 3,000 | 1,500 |
Allowable charitable contributions deductions computed without regard to carryover of contributions | 5,000 | 3,500 | 7,500 | 3,000 | 1,500 |
Excess contributions for taxable year to be treated as paid in 5 succeeding taxable years | 1,000 | 900 | 500 | 0 | 0 |
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1973 | |||
Contribution year | Total excess | Less: Amount treated as paid in year prior to 1973 | Available charitable contributions carryovers |
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1970 | $1,000 | 0 | $1,000 |
1971 | 900 | 0 | 900 |
1972 | 500 | 0 | 500 |
Total | 2,400 | ||
50 percent of B's contribution base for 1973 | $5,000 | ||
Less: Charitable contributions made in 1973 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations | 3,000 | ||
2,000 | |||
Amount of excess contributions treated as paid in 1973—lesser of $2,400 (available carryovers to 1973) or $2,000 (excess of 50 percent of contribution base ($5,000) over contributions actually made in 1973 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($3,000)) | 2,000 |
1974 | |||
Contribution year | Total excess | Less: Amount treated as paid in year prior to 1974 | Available charitable contributions carryovers |
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1970 | $1,000 | $1,000 | |
1971 | 900 | 900 | |
1972 | 500 | 100 | $40 |
1973 | 0 | 0 | |
Total | 400 | ||
50 percent of B's contribution base for 1974 | $4,500 | ||
Less: Charitable contributions made in 1974 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations | 1,500 | ||
3,000 | |||
Amount of excess contributions treated as paid in 1974—the lesser of $400 (available carryovers to 1974) or $3,000 (excess of 50 percent of contribution base ($4,500) over contributions actually made in 1974 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($1,500)) | 400 |
(c) 30-percent charitable contributions carryover of individuals—
(1) Computation of excess of charitable contributions made in a contribution year.
Under section 170(b)(1)(D)(ii), subject to certain conditions and limitations, the excess of:
(i)
The amount of the charitable contributions of 30-percent capital gain property, as defined in § 1.170A-8(d)(3), made by an individual in a taxable year (hereinafter in this paragraph referred to as the “contribution year”) to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations described in § 1.170A-9, over
(ii)
30 percent of his contribution base for such contribution year, shall, subject to section 170(b)(1)(A) and paragraph (b) of § 1.170A-8, be treated as a charitable contribution of 30-percent capital gain property paid by him to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization in each of the 5 taxable years immediately succeeding the contribution year in order of time. In addition, any charitable contribution of 30-percent capital gain property which is carried over to such years under section 170(d)(1) and paragraph (b) of this section shall also be treated as though it were a carryover of 30-percent capital gain property under section 170(b)(1)(D)(ii) and this paragraph. The provisions of this subparagraph may be illustrated by the following examples:
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(2) Determination of amount treated as paid in taxable years succeeding contribution year.
In applying the provisions of subparagraph (1) of this paragraph, the amount of the excess computed in accordance with the provisions of such subparagraph and paragraph (d)(1) of this section which is to be treated as paid in any one of the 5 taxable years immediately succeeding the contribution year to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization shall not exceed the least of the amounts computed under subdivisions (i) to (iv), inclusive, of this subparagraph:
(i)
The amount by which 30 percent of the taxpayer's contribution base for such succeeding taxable year exceeds the sum of:
(a) The charitable contributions of 30-percent capital gain property actually made (computed without regard to the provisions of section 170 (b)(1)(D)(ii) and (d)(1) and this section) by the taxpayer in such succeeding taxable year to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations, and
(b) The charitable contributions of 30-percent capital gain property made to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations in taxable years preceding the contribution year, which, pursuant to the provisions of section 170 (b)(1)(D)(ii) and (d)(1) and this section, are treated as having been paid to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization in such succeeding year.
(ii)
The amount by which 50 percent of the taxpayer's contribution base for such succeeding taxable year exceeds the sum of:
(a) The charitable contributions actually made (computed without regard to the provisions of section 170 (b)(1)(D)(ii) and (d)(1) and this section) by the taxpayer in such succeeding taxable year to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations,
(b) The charitable contributions of 30-percent capital gain property made to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations in taxable years preceding the contribution year which, pursuant to the provisions of section 170 (b)(1)(D)(ii) and (d)(1) and this section, are treated as having been paid to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization in such succeeding year, and
(c) The charitable contributions, other than contributions of 30-percent capital gain property, made to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations which, pursuant to the provisions of section 170(d)(1) and paragraph (b) of this section, are treated as having been paid to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization in such succeeding year.
(iii)
In the case of the first taxable year succeeding the contribution year, the amount of the excess charitable contribution of 30-percent capital gain property in the contribution year, computed under subparagraph (1) of this paragraph and paragraph (d)(1) of this section.
(iv)
In the case of the second, third, fourth, and fifth succeeding taxable years succeeding the contribution year, the portion of the excess charitable contribution of 30-percent capital gain property in the contribution year (computed under subparagraph (1) of this paragraph and paragraph (d)(1) of this section) which has not been treated as paid to a section 170(b)(1)(A) organization in a year intervening between the contribution year and such succeeding taxable year.
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1970 | 1971 | 1972 | 1973 | 1974 | |
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Contribution base | $10,000 | $15,000 | $20,000 | $15,000 | $33,000 |
Contributions of cash to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations | 2,000 | 8,500 | 0 | 14,000 | 700 |
Contributions of 30-percent capital gain property to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations | 5,000 | 0 | 7,800 | 0 | 6,400 |
Allowable charitable contributions deductions (computed without regard to carryover of contributions) subject to limitations of: | |||||
50 percent | 2,000 | 7,500 | 0 | 7,500 | 700 |
30 percent | 3,000 | 0 | 6,000 | 0 | 6,400 |
Total | 5,000 | 7,500 | 6,000 | 7,500 | 7,100 |
Excess of contributions for taxable year to be treated as paid in 5 succeeding taxable years: | |||||
Carryover of contributions of property other than 30-percent capital gain property | 0 | 1,000 | 0 | 6,500 | |
Carryover of contributions of 30-percent capital gain property. | 2,000 | 0 | 1,800 | 0 | |
C's excess contributions for 1970, 1971, 1972, and 1973 which are treated as having been paid to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations in 1972, 1973, and 1974 are indicated below. The portion of the excess charitable contribution for 1972 of 30-percent capital gain property which is not treated as paid in 1974 ($1,800-$900) is available as a carryover to 1975. |
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Contribution | Total excess | Less: Amount treated as paid in years prior to 1971 | Available charitable contributions carryovers | ||
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50% | 30% | 50% | 30% | ||
1970 | 0 | $2,000 | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
50 percent of C's contribution base for 1971 | $7,500 | ||||
30 percent of C's contribution base for 1971 | 4,500 | ||||
Less: Charitable contributions actually made in 1971 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($8,500, but not to exceed 50% of contribution base) | 7,500 | 0 | |||
Excess | 0 | 4,500 | |||
The amount of excess contributions for 1970 of 30-percent capital gain property which is treated as paid in 1971 is the least of: | |||||
(i) Available carryover from 1970 to 1971 of contributions of 30-percent capital gain property | 2,000 | ||||
(ii) Excess of 50 percent of contribution base for 1971 ($7,500) over sum of contributions actually made in 1971 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($7,500) | 0 | ||||
(iii) Excess of 30 percent of contribution base for 1971 ($4,500) over contributions of 30 percent capital gain property actually made in 1971 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($0) | 4,500 | ||||
Amount treated as paid | 0 |
1972 | |||||
Contribution year | Total excess | Less: Amount treated as paid in years prior to 1972 | Available charitable contributions carryovers | ||
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50% | 30% | 50% | 30% | ||
1970 | 0 | $2,000 | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
1971 | $1,000 | 0 | 0 | $1,000 | 0 |
1,000 | 2,000 | ||||
50 percent of C's contribution base for 1972 | 10,000 | ||||
30 percent of C's contribution base for 1972 | 6,000 | ||||
Less: Charitable contributions actually made in 1972 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($7,800, but not to exceed 30% of contribution base) | 0 | 6,000 | |||
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Excess | 10,000 | 0 | |||
(1) The amount of excess contributions for 1971 of property other than 30-percent capital gain property which is treated as paid in 1972 is the lesser of: | |||||
(i) Available carryover from 1971 to 1972 of contributions of property other than 30-percent capital gain property | 1,000 | ||||
(ii) Excess of 50 percent of contribution base for 1972 ($10,000) over contributions actually made in 1972 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($6,000) | 4,000 | ||||
Amount treated as paid | 1,000 | ||||
(2) The amount of excess contributions for 1970 of 30-percent capital gain property which is treated as paid in 1972 is the least of: | |||||
(i) Available carryover from 1970 to 1972 of contributions of 30-percent capital gain property | 2,000 | ||||
(ii) Excess of 50 percent of contribution base for 1972 ($10,000) over sum of contributions actually made in 1972 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($6,000) and excess contributions for 1971 treated under item (1) above as paid in 1972 ($1,000) | 3,000 | ||||
(iii) Excess of 30 percent of contribution base for 1972 ($6,000) over contributions of 30-percent capital gain property actually made in 1972 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($6,000) | 0 | ||||
Amount treated as paid | 0 |
1973 | |||||
Contribution year | Total excess | Less: Amount treated as paid in years prior to 1973 | Available charitable contributions carryovers | ||
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50% | 30% | 50% | 30% | ||
1970 | 0 | $2,000 | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
1971 | $1,000 | 0 | $1,000 | 0 | 0 |
1972 | 0 | 1,800 | 0 | 0 | 1,800 |
0 | 3,800 | ||||
50 percent of C's contribution base for 1973 | $7,500 | ||||
30 percent of C's contribution base for 1973 | 4,500 | ||||
Less: Charitable contributions actually made in 1973 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($14,000, but not to exceed 50% of contribution base) | 7,500 | 0 | |||
Excess | 0 | 4,500 | |||
(1) The amount of excess contributions for 1970 of 30-percent capital gain property which is treated as paid in 1973 is the least of: | |||||
(i) Available carryover from 1970 to 1973 of contributions of 30-percent capital gain property | 2,000 | ||||
(ii) Excess of 50 percent of contribution base for 1973 ($7,500) over contributions actually made in 1973 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($7,500) | 0 | ||||
(iii) Excess of 30 percent of contribution base for 1973 ($4,500) over contributions of 30-percent capital gain property actually made in 1973 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($0) | 4,500 | ||||
Amount treated as paid | 0 | ||||
(2) The amount of excess contributions for 1972 of 30-percent capital gain property which is treated as paid in 1973 is the least of: | |||||
(i) Available carryover from 1972 to 1973 of contributions of 30-percent capital gain property | 1,800 | ||||
(ii) Excess of 50 percent of contribution base for 1973 ($7,500) over contributions actually made in 1973 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($7,500) | 0 | ||||
(iii) Excess of 30 percent of contribution base for 1973 ($4,500) over sum of contributions of 30-percent capital gain property actually made in 1973 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($0) and excess contributions for 1970 treated under item (1) above as paid in 1973 ($0) | 4,500 | ||||
Amount treated as paid | 0 |
1974 | |||||
Contribution year | Total excess | Less: Amount treated as paid in years prior to 1974 | Available charitable contributions carryovers | ||
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50% | 30% | 50% | 30% | ||
1970 | 0 | $2,000 | 0 | 0 | $2,000 |
1971 | $1,000 | 0 | $1,000 | 0 | 0 |
1972 | 0 | 1,800 | 0 | 0 | 1,800 |
1973 | 6,500 | 0 | 0 | $6,500 | 0 |
6,500 | 3,800 | ||||
50 percent of C's contribution base for 1974 | 16,500 | ||||
30 percent of C's contribution base for 1974 | 9,900 | ||||
Less: Charitable contributions actually made in 1974 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations | 700 | 6,400 | |||
Excess | 15,800 | 3,500 | |||
(1) The amount of excess contributions for 1973 of property other than 30-percent capital gain property which is treated as paid in 1974 is the lesser of: | |||||
(i) Available carryover from 1973 to 1974 of contributions of property other than 30-percent capital gain property | 6,500 | ||||
(ii) Excess of 50 percent of contribution base for 1974 ($16,500) over contributions actually made in 1974 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($7,100) | 9,400 | ||||
Amount treated as paid | 6,500 | ||||
(2) The amount of excess contributions for 1970 of 30-percent capital gain property which is treated as paid in 1974 is the least of: | |||||
(i) Available carryover from 1970 to 1974 of contributions of 30-percent capital gain property | $2,000 | ||||
(ii) Excess of 50 percent of contribution base for 1974 ($16,500) over sum of contributions actually made in 1974 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($7,100) and excess contributions for 1973 of property other than 30-percent capital gain property treated under item (1) above as paid in 1974 ($6,500) | 2,900 | ||||
(iii) Excess of 30 percent of contribution base for 1974 ($9,900) over contributions of 30-percent capital gain property actually made in 1974 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($6,400) | 3,500 | ||||
Amount treated as paid | $2,000 | ||||
(3) The amount of excess contributions for 1972 of 30-percent capital gain property which is treated as paid in 1974 is the least of: | |||||
(i) Available carryover from 1972 to 1974 of contributions of 30-percent capital gain property | 1,800 | ||||
(ii) Excess of 50 percent of contribution base for 1974 ($16,500) over sum of contributions actually made in 1974 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($7,100) and excess contributions for 1973 and 1970 treated under items (1) and (2) above as paid in 1974 ($8,500) | 900 | ||||
(iii) Excess of 30 percent of contribution base for 1974 ($9,900) over sum of contributions of 30-percent capital gain property actually made in 1974 to section 170(b)(1)(A) organizations ($6,400) and excess contributions for 1970 of 30-percent capital gain property treated under item (2) above as paid in 1974 ($2,000) | 1,500 | ||||
Amount treated as paid | 900 |