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Tax implications of presidential salary donations

The tax implications of donating a presidential salary to charity, specifically whether the payment counts as taxable income before donation and whether the subsequent charitable deduction is allowable and limited under current rules.

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Jan 7, 2026

How are presidential salaries taxed and were Trump's presidential paychecks reported on tax returns?

The president’s $400,000 salary is ordinary taxable income under federal law and subject to the same income‑tax rules as any other wage, even if the president announces he will “donate” the pay; chari...