My wife donated to charity last year. The only record she has of them is the bank statement showing the money going to the charity. Does that count as a receipt?

pbracken1989 · ‎June 3, 2019

The amount was $50 in each case.

DanielV01 · ‎June 3, 2019

Yes, that will qualify. The key is to be able to show substantiation, which is the case here. Since the amount was less than $250 each time (check, debit, direct transfer), that is proof enough if the IRS asks for it.

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DanielV01 · ‎June 3, 2019

Yes, that will qualify. The key is to be able to show substantiation, which is the case here. Since the amount was less than $250 each time (check, debit, direct transfer), that is proof enough if the IRS asks for it.

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My wife donated to charity last year. The only record she has of them is the bank statement showing the money going to the charity. Does that count as a receipt?