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Old 02-26-2007, 03:46 PM
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Default Re: charitable donations for 2007

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Originally Posted by markusk
I am not an expert in tax law, but I do know that a cancelled check to a church (or any religious organization) is NOT proof of a charitable gift. A receipt is required. My church, for example, give an "end-of-year" summary receipt to each person who give donations throughout the year.
I'm sure a church (or any religious organization) would be willing to give a year-end receipt to those who donate and request one. However if they don't, or you don't want to ask for one, a cancelled check (if paid by check) IS required as a receipt as long as the individual donation isn't over $250.
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