Charitable Donations

[mdktech]

In 2022 I have donated some household goods, clothes, toys, and others to local charities. The total is under $300. Sometimes I forgot to get the receipts for the donation. Is it still possible to report the $300 donation without all the receipts?  For 2022, I plan to choose itemize deduction instead of taking the standard deduction.

[DaveF1006]

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.

[mdktech]

So if I claim a donation of $250 or less then a written acknowledge/receipt is not required?

[Vanessa A]

Correct.  If you made a donation of LESS than $250 ($249 or less) then no, you do not need a written receipt or acknowledgment.