The IRS also requires that the donor keeps a record that shows the dates of any contributions they have made. While it isn’t a legal requirement for the charity to do so, it makes it easier for both parties to have the date o… See more

With donations made in cash, the conation receipt should note that cash was received. For donations that are not cash, you will need to provide a bit more detail regarding what has been donated. Such as books or clothing.… See more

The receipt also needs to list the amount that was donated. For cash donations, you simply list how much cash was given. For noncash donations, the items description is given but not the value of the item. It is the responsibili… See more

There are statements that are required by the IRS when creating a donation receipt in order for it to be accepted as a tax deduction. The first is a statement of whether any goods or serviced have been provided o… See more