New Tax Provision for Donors in 2026
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By Darliene Howell, NAAFA Administrative Director
2025 taxes done? Check! So let’s talk about how you can support NAAFA and save on your 2026 taxes all at once.
I’m Darliene, and I’m the Administrative Director of NAAFA. I’ve also been a dedicated NAAFA supporter for decades. I plan what I can donate, and I donate monthly as a Passionate Ongoing Donor (a POD member). I give what I can because NAAFA’s mission to end size discrimination is important to me. But like the 90% of tax filers who use the standard deduction, I couldn’t deduct my donations to NAAFA. Only people who itemize deductions were able to do that.
Until now.
Starting with your 2026 taxes, there is a new tax provision that will allow you to claim charitable contributions on your federal taxes even if you are not itemizing deductions. Those using the standard deduction can claim up to $1,000 for an individual or $2,000 for Married Filing Jointly.
For me, this means I can increase my monthly contribution because I now know that I can deduct those donations from next year’s tax filing. It’s like a bonus to both NAAFA and me! If you can, I hope you’ll join me in using the new tax deduction opportunity as an incentive to give even more to support the important work NAAFA does to change perceptions of fat, build fat community, and advance size freedom.
Whether you’re a one-time donor or a member of the POD like I am, an increase in the amount you give, no matter how much that may be, can make a world of difference.
Thank you for your continued support of Fat Liberation, Fat Community, and NAAFA!
This message is for informational purposes and is not intended as financial planning advice. Be sure to consult a tax professional about your specific needs.
