We've created this stepbystep guide on everything you need to know about creating a donation receipt letter for tax purposes. This receipt is issued to individuals who have donated cash or payment, personal property, or a vehicle and seek to claim the donation as a tax deduction.Enter the entity name and identifying number from the tax return where the noncash charitable contribution was originally reported, if different from above. Tax laws require the donor to obtain a receipt for every cash donation regardless of the amount. Learn how to easily create your donation receipts and the best practices to follow in the year-end receipts to your donors.