Can i claim donations to goodwill without receipts, all the receipts were lost during my recent move.

Edited 3/18/18

You might be able to but it is always good to have back up proof if it is ever needed. It is also a good idea to take pictures of the items donated with your phone.

Property valued at less than $250: Taxpayers must receive and keep a receipt from the charitable organization showing the name of the organization, date and location of the contribution, and a reasonably detailed description of the property. A letter or other written communication from the organization acknowledging receipt and containing the information previously mentioned will satisfy as a receipt.

Property valued at $250-$499: Taxpayers must again receive and keep an acknowledgment of the contribution from the organization. If more than one contribution of over $250 is made, the taxpayer must have either a separate acknowledgment for each or one acknowledgment that shows all contributions. The acknowledgment must meet the requirements described above for contributions of property valued at less than $250, as well as several additional requirements. These additional requirements are that the acknowledgment must be in writing, include a description of the property donated, state whether the qualified organization gave any goods or services as a result of the contribution, and include a description and good-faith estimate of the value of any goods and services given. This acknowledgment must be received by the taxpayer on or before the earlier of the date the return for the year of the contribution is filed or the due date, including extensions, for filing the return.

The taxpayer must also keep reliable written records for each item of contributed property that include the followinginformation:

• The name and address of the organization to which the taxpayer contributed the property;
• The date and location of the contribution;
• A detailed description of the property that is reasonable under the circumstances;
• The FMV of the property at the time of the contribution and how the taxpayer determined the FMV (if the property was appraised, the taxpayer should keep a copy of the signed appraisal);
• The cost or other basis of the property, if the taxpayer must reduce its FMV by appreciation—these records should include the amount of the reduction and how the taxpayer calculated it;
• The amount the taxpayer is claiming as a deduction for the tax year as a result of the contribution; and
• The terms of any conditions attached to the contribution of prope