Understand what a charitable donation is and how to claim a tax deduction without a tax receipt with IRS Form 8283. Keep a record of any items you donate to a charity.In many cases, charitable donations are tax-deductible. When you donate to a qualifying organization, you can deduct the amount from your taxable income. You cannot claim a charitable contribution without a receipt. Use Schedule A (Form 1040) to figure your itemized deductions. We've created this stepbystep guide on everything you need to know about creating a donation receipt letter for tax purposes. When you donate goods to The Salvation Army, all donation proceeds are used to fund our Adult Rehabilitation Centers. Click here to learn more! The below forms are for Franklin Templeton funds.