Charitable contributions must be claimed as itemized deductions on Schedule A of IRS Form 1040.
Proof can be provided in the form of an official receipt or invoice from the receiving qualified charitable organization, but it can also be provided via credit card statements or other financial records detailing the donation.
As mentioned above, to claim a charitable donation, you need to itemize your deductions using Form 1040, Schedule A as part of your tax preparation. Schedule A reports your itemized deductions, including charitable contributions. Fill out this form carefully to ensure accurate information about your donations.
What Your Donation Letter Should Say Header: Include your nonprofit's name and branded logo if you have one. Nonprofit Contact Information: Include your physical address and phone number. Date: Include the date when you plan to mail/email the letter. Donor Salutation: Address your donor by their preferred name.
Each letter should include the following information: The donor's name. The full legal name of your organization. A declaration of your organization's tax-exempt status. Your organization's employer identification number. The date the gift was received. A description of the gift and the amount received.