Learn how to easily create your donation receipts and the best practices to follow in the year-end receipts to your donors. Tax laws require the donor to obtain a receipt for every cash donation regardless of the amount.Enter the entity name and identifying number from the tax return where the noncash charitable contribution was originally reported, if different from above. Here are some handy IRS tips for deducting charitable donations. When you bring items to one of our donation locations, you may fill out a paper donation form. 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. If you are not sure whether your donation is tax-deductible, verify the charity's 501(c)(3) status with the Attorney General's website or the IRS website. The donor will use this letter as proof of his or her donation to claim a tax deduction. Note: Figure the amount of your contribution deduction before completing this form. See your tax return instructions.