Schedule G: Voluntary Charitable Donations (2024)
Illinois · Illinois DOR · Used for tax years 2024
Illinois 2024 Schedule G records voluntary donations to the charitable funds listed on the form and is attached to Form IL-1040. It totals your donations for entry on Line 35 of your 2024 Form IL-1040. Donations reduce your refund or increase the amount you owe.
Who files this form
Use Schedule G if you choose to donate to one or more of the listed charitable funds through your 2024 Form IL-1040. Attach Schedule G to your Form IL-1040.
Donations are voluntary. You can contribute whether or not you are receiving a refund.
What you'll need
Have your 2024 Form IL-1040 available. Schedule G asks for your name as shown on Form IL-1040 and your Social Security number.
How to file
- Enter your name as shown on Form IL-1040 and your Social Security number.
- Enter the amount you want to donate to each selected fund on Lines a through f. Each contribution must be a whole-dollar amount of $1 or more.
- Add Lines a through f and enter the total on Line 2.
- Enter that total on Line 35 of your 2024 Form IL-1040.
- Attach Schedule G to your Form IL-1040.
The form does not provide a mailing address or e-filing instructions.
Common mistakes
- Do not enter cents. Donations must be in whole dollars, with a minimum of $1 for each fund you choose.
- Remember that any donation will reduce your refund or increase the amount you owe.
- Do not leave out the required information. The form warns that failure to provide information could result in a penalty.
Questions people ask
Can I donate if I am not receiving a refund?
Yes. The form says you can contribute even if you are not receiving a refund.
How will a donation affect my refund or balance due?
Any donation will reduce your refund or increase the amount you owe.
How much can I contribute?
You may contribute any whole-dollar amount of $1 or more to each fund you choose.
Which funds can I support?
The listed funds are the Wildlife Preservation Fund; Alzheimer’s Disease Research, Care, and Support Fund; Assistance to the Homeless Fund; Diabetes Research Fund; Hunger Relief Fund; and Ronald McDonald House Charities Fund.
Where do I report my total donation?
Add Lines a through f and enter the total on Schedule G, Line 2. Also enter that amount on Line 35 of your 2024 Form IL-1040.