Letter Receipt Donation Statement With Multiple Conditions In Utah
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To be contemporaneous the written acknowledgment must generally be obtained by the donor no later than the date the donor files the return for the year the contribution is made. The written acknowledgment must state whether the donee provides any goods or services in consideration for the contribution.
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.
Each letter should include the following information: The donor's name. The full legal name of your organization. A declaration of your organization's tax-exempt status. Your organization's employer identification number. The date the gift was received. A description of the gift and the amount received.
No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution." "Thank you for your contribution of a used sofa and matching chairs that (Organization) received on March 15, 2014. No goods or services were provided in exchange for your contribution."
What do you need to include in your donation acknowledgment letter? The donor's name. The full legal name of your organization. A declaration of your organization's tax-exempt status. Your organization's employer identification number. The date the gift was received. A description of the gift and the amount received.
Craft a concise, direct donation message by clearly stating your cause, the impact of donations, and specific calls-to-action with emotional language. For example: "Your $25 gift provides a week of meals for a family in need. Text FEED to 55555 to More Meals today!"
Liability disclaimers prevent misunderstandings and protect against legal consequences of individual opinions or incorrect information. Example text: “The views expressed in this email are those of the author and not those of Company. No liability is accepted for any damage caused by the information in this email.”
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.
