Understand what a charitable donation is and how to claim a tax deduction without a tax receipt with IRS Form 8283. This publication explains how individuals claim a deduction for charitable contributions.If you donated to a nonprofit at one of our locations, you are able to access an electronic copy of our nonprofit partners' tax receipt below. 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 may qualify for a refund for your political contributions made to Minnesota political parties and candidates for state offices. What is the format for donation receipt for income tax purposes? Complete this form to request your donation tax receipt. Keep a record of any items you donate to a charity. All donations are forwarded to our headquarters where you will receive a receipt and Tax ID form acknowledging your donation.