DaveF1006
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According to the IRS, it states the following:

 

A donor can deduct a charitable contribution of $250 or more only if the donor has a written acknowledgment from the charitable organization. 

 

The donor must get the acknowledgement by the earlier of:

  1. The date the donor files the original return for the year the contribution is made, or
  2. The due date, including extensions, for filing the return.

The donor is responsible for requesting and obtaining the written acknowledgement from the donee.

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