Donations of certain household items and clothing are often tax deductible when you file your income tax return. Because Goodwill is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, you can receive a tax receipt directly upon request at the store or any other attended location.When you donate goods to The Salvation Army, all donation proceeds are used to fund our Adult Rehabilitation Centers. Click here to learn more! We've created this stepbystep guide on everything you need to know about creating a donation receipt letter for tax purposes. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. Finally we'll mail out your tax deductible receipt. Save this and deduct it from your taxes at the end of the year. Your Donation is Tax-Deductible. The maximum possible tax deduction for your charity vehicle donation.