Starting in 2018, single taxpayers can claim a $12,000 standard deduction while married taxpayers get a $24,000 standard deduction. Additionally, state and local tax deductions are limited to $10,000. The combination of these changes means that many people will no longer see a tax benefit by itemizing their deductions. However, if you don’t itemize your deductions, then you don’t get a tax benefit to making a charitable donation either. For those over age 70 1/2 with IRA assets, making a Qualified Charitable Distribution (QCD) is a tax-savvy strategy that allows you to continue to get a tax benefit from being charitable.
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