We've created this stepbystep guide on everything you need to know about creating a donation receipt letter for tax purposes. Bystep guide on how to fill out a Goodwill tax donation receipt.This form is available at our stores in Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Fill out the form below to receive your donation receipt. Your receipt will be emailed to the address you indicate. To get a receipt for tax purposes, please tell a library staff member, at the time of the donation, how many and what types of items you have donated. In that case, all you need to provide in the donation receipt is the name and EIN of the organization, date of donation, and a description of the donated item. Use Schedule A (Form 1040) to figure your itemized deductions. Filling out this donation receipt is straightforward. The Volunteer Center sends a weekly email list of available donations to the more than 800 nonprofit and government organizations registered with their office.