Charitable contributions or donations can help taxpayers to lower their taxable income via a tax deduction. To claim a tax-deductible donation, you must itemize on your taxes. The amount of charitable donations you can deduct may range from 20% to 60% of your AGI.
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.
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.
Any of the following is acceptable evidence of nonprofit status: (a) a reference to the applicant organization's listing in the Internal Revenue Service's (IRS) most recent list of tax-exempt organizations described in section 501(c)(3) of the IRS Code; (b) a copy of a currently valid IRS tax exemption certificate; (c) ...
You can obtain the letter by having an officer or trustee contact IRS Customer Account Services by phone, mail, or fax. If you submit the request in writing, be sure to include the organization's name, Employer Identification Number (EIN), and authorized signature of the officer or trustee.
How can I get a copy of my organization's exemption letter? You can download copies of determination letters (issued January 1, 2014 and later) using our on-line search tool Tax Exempt Organization Search (TEOS).
Exempt organizations must allow for public inspection and copying of their exemption determination letters. The IRS also makes these documents available for public inspection and copying. For more information about disclosure requirements, see public disclosure.
If you ever need to replace your 501(c)(3) letter, IRS Form 4506-A instructions provides a way to get a copy of your original determination letter. (This form is primarily used by members of the public to inspect copies of exempt organizations' applications for exempt status.)
Some examples of contribution statements are: “wrote entire original draft”; “contributed to methodology design”; “provided animals for experiments”.