Monday, January 28, 2013

Why You Must Document Your Charitable Deductions

NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- It is very important that you keep good records to document your charitable contributions.

A deduction will not be allowed for any contribution made by cash or check unless you have a hard-copy record of the contribution. The record must be in the form of: an actual canceled check a bank record (for instance, a copy of the front of the check included on your monthly bank statement) an entry on a bank or credit card statement indicating a credit or debit card charge a written communication from the donee showing the name of the donee organization, the date of the contribution and the amount of the contribution.

In the case of a payroll deduction for United Way or any other charity the IRS tells us: "For a charitable contribution made by payroll deduction, a pay stub, Form W-2 or other employer-furnished document that sets forth the amount withheld for a payment to a donee organization, along with a pledge card prepared by or at the direction of the donee organization, will be deemed to be a 'written communication from the donee organization' that satisfies the requirements." ...



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