All charitable contributions are required to be documented with receipts from the charitable organizations.

Includes money or property given to:

• Churches, synagogues, temples, mosques or other religious organizations
• Federal, state, or local government if contributed solely for public purposes
• Nonprofit schools, hospitals and volunteer fire companies
• Public parks and recreation facilities
• Salvation Army, Red Cross United Way, Boy and Girl Scouts, American Cancer Society, American Diabetes Society, American Heart Association, etc.
• Travel, including mileage, meals and lodging if for business related reasons
• $50 per school month for housing an exchange student

Nondeductible contributions include:

• Civic leagues, social and sports clubs, labor unions, chambers of commerce
• Groups that are run for a personal profit
• Groups whose purpose is to lobby for law changes
• Homeowner’s associations
• Individuals including benefits for those who are sick or who are victims of a flood, fire, etc.
• Political groups or candidates for public office

Non cash contributions need:

• Name of charitable organization
• Date and Location of contribution
• Description of donated property
• Fair market value of property