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Technically, if you do not have these records, the IRS can disallow your deduction. Practically, IRS auditors may allow some reconstruction of these expenses if it seems reasonable. Learn more about handling an IRS audit.
For general expenses, you'll need an alternative record showing the transaction date, amount, and purpose. Some expenses, such as the home office deduction, eligible retirement plan contributions, and health insurance premiums, do not require receipts but instead rely on other documentation.
Even if your deduction for work expenses is more than $300, you can still claim a deduction for laundry expenses up to $150 without written evidence. However, the $300 limit for work expenses still applies, this exception doesn't increase the $300 limit for work expenses to $450.
Technically, if you do not have these records, the IRS can disallow your deduction. Practically, IRS auditors may allow some reconstruction of these expenses if it seems reasonable. Learn more about handling an IRS audit.
You can qualify for taking the charitable donation deduction without a receipt; however, you should provide a bank record (like a bank statement, credit card statement, or canceled check) or a payroll deduction record to claim the tax deduction.
Donations must be received by PM EST on December 31, 2024.
No, you're only allowed to claim credits and deductions in the tax year they apply to, and income needs to be reported in the tax year it was received. For example, if you made a sizable charitable donation in 2023, but forgot to include it on last year's return, you can't claim it this year.