The Charitable Giving Coalition, of which AAU is a member, sent a letter to House and senate leaders to request they include an expanded and extended universal charitable giving deduction in the forthcoming pandemic aid package. Increasing and expanding the $300 cap on above-the line charitable deductions included in the CARES Act would “encourage all Americans to donate more, helping charitable and faith-based organizations continue to provide vital services to families, workers, and communities, especially those critically impacted by COVID-19.” The coalition requests increasing the current cap to $600 for single filers and $1200 for joint filers and extending the deduction through at least 2021.