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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.
Proof can be provided in the form of an official receipt or invoice from the receiving qualified charitable organization, but it can also be provided via credit card statements or other financial records detailing the donation.
However, you should be able to provide a bank record (bank statement, credit card statement, canceled check or a payroll deduction record) to claim the tax deduction. Written records, like check registers or personal notations, from the donor aren't enough proof. The records should show the: Organization's name.
Use the IRS Tax Exempt Organization Search tool to find or verify qualified charities. Donations to these real charities may be tax deductible. Research a charity before sending a donation to confirm that the charity is real and to know whether the donation is tax deductible.
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.
If you don't have receipts, keep as much alternative documentation as possible to support your tax deductions. Some examples include: Canceled checks or bank statements. Credit card statements.
Include a statement that no goods or services were provided by the organization in exchange for the contribution, if that was the case. If any goods or services were provided by the organization in exchange for the contribution, include a description and good faith estimate of the value of those goods or services.
Whether you lost your receipts, they were damaged, or you simply don't have them, there are several documents you could use as evidence to answer an IRS audit when you have no receipts: Calendar logs of meetings/travel/daily tasks. Canceled checks. Credit/debit card statements.
Whether for charitable reasons or tax avoidance reasons, taxpayers frequently utilize the charitable contributions deduction when itemizing their returns to reduce their tax liability. However, this deduction is subject to IRS policies and may be subject to audit.