Your deduction for charitable contributions generally can't be more than 60% of your AGI, but in some cases 20%, 30%, or 50% limits may apply.
Ing to the ATO, there's no limit to the donations you can claim in a financial year. However, you can't claim a deduction if you received a personal benefit or something in return, except for items that have immaterial value relative to the size of the donation.
The CRA does not require charities to provide receipts. For example, charities are allowed to set minimum donation thresholds for receipting or can opt to not issue receipts at all. It's quite common for a charity to not issue receipts for small amounts like $5.00 or $10.00.
You can claim up to $10 of donations or gifts without having a receipt.
Ing to the IRS, donation tax receipts should include the following information: The name of the organization. A statement confirming that the organization is a registered 501(c)(3) organization, along with its federal tax identification number. The date the donation was made.
A gift of stock is a donation of property. If a charity receives a gift of publicly traded stock, the charity should send the donor an acknowledgement letter that describes the stock (i.e., “Thank you for your donation of 100 shares of XYZ Corporation”) but does not place a monetary value on the shares.
The receipt can take a variety of written forms – letters, formal receipts, postcards, computer-generated forms, etc. It's important to remember that without a written acknowledgment, the donor cannot claim the tax deduction.
Yes, you can claim deductions if you don't have receipts. For general expenses, you'll need an alternative record showing the transaction date, amount, and purpose.