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CC on a pay stub: Charitable contribution

CC may indicate a voluntary charitable contribution deducted through payroll. A payroll deduction and a tax-return deduction are different things. Keep the…

Last updated September 13, 2026

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CC may indicate a voluntary charitable contribution deducted through payroll. A payroll deduction and a tax-return deduction are different things. Keep the documentation required for any charitable deduction you claim.

How to read this entry

Use the meaning Charitable contribution alongside the column heading. An earnings amount, an employee deduction and an employer-cost memo can have different effects even when their labels look similar.

Example on a pay statement

An authorised $10 donation each biweekly payday produces $260 over 26 deductions. A cancellation or missed payroll can change the annual total.

Examples illustrate the checking method. They are not a personal tax calculation or a promise of a particular benefit.

What to check with payroll

Verify the charity, your authorisation and the deduction dates. Keep the employer or charity’s year-end record.

Compare related entries

Read the benefits, reimbursements and voluntary deductions guide to compare the entries in this part of your statement. Use the full pay stub code directory when a second abbreviation is unfamiliar.

Reference and scope

Official guidance on benefits, reimbursements and voluntary deductions provides background on the underlying rules. The actual plan, tax year, jurisdiction and payroll record determine how the rules apply.