You can still take the charitable donation deduction without a donation receipt. However, there are certain property or cash donation requirements.You cannot claim a charitable contribution without a receipt. Enter the total of your voluntary contributions from TC-40, page 3, Part 4. The contributions will add to your tax due or reduce your refund. If you would like to make a tax-deductible charitable donation, you may do so in a number of ways. How can I give online? Generally, you can only deduct charitable contributions if you itemize deductions on Schedule A (Form 1040), Itemized Deductions. When you donate, the DGR will usually issue you with a receipt, but they don't have to. Use Guest mode to sign in privately.