one other thing to be charitable deduction you would need a receipt from the church specifying the deductible amount. from Schedule A instructions for charitable contributions.
Gifts of $250 or more. You can deduct
a gift of $250 or more only if you have a
contemporaneous written acknowledgment
from the charitable organization
showing the information in (1) and (2)
next.
1. The amount of any money contributed
and a description (but not value)
of any property donated.
2. Whether the organization did or
didn’t give you any goods or services in
return for your contribution. If you did
receive any goods or services, a description
and estimate of the value must be
included. If you received only intangible
religious benefits (such as admission to
a religious ceremony), the organization
must state this, but it doesn't have to describe
or value the benefit.
