What should I know about donating to a tax-exempt church?

Answer by  maggiec1179aolcom (754)

You will be able to claim this amount as a donation. If possible get a receipt to prove the dollar amount donated. If you are donating an item (clothes, etc) a receipt is also helpful in the event that your taxes get audited.

Answer by  slkunz2003yahoocom (836)

In order to use your donations to your church for charitable contributions, you must have a receipt from that church for cash donations. If you give non-cash items, such as used clothing or furniture, you must get a receipt for their fair market value (typically the cost of such items at a thrift store). You'll need church's name, address, phone.

Answer by  tamarawilhite (17883)

It results a tax deduction equal to the tax rate times the amount owed. For example, $1000 donated at 25% income tax = 250 tax deduction.