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Noncash Charitable Gift Acknowledgments
Letter for Gift of Services
Thank you so very much for your donation of (describe the type of services;
i.e., website design, manicure, tax return preparation, etc.) on (date of gift).
While tax laws do not permit you to take a deduction for the gift of services, we
readily recognize that you have made one of the most sacrificial gifts you can
make—a gift of your precious time!
If you have incurred out-of-pocket expense in connection with your gift of services,
these expenses may qualify as a charitable contribution.
To comply with the tax law, we are confirming that you did not receive any goods or
services in connection with your gift.
Thanks again for your generous support of _________________!
Letter for Gift of Products/Property
Thank you so very much for your donation of (describe the products/property
donated) on (date of gift).
To comply with the tax law, we are confirming that you did not receive any goods
or services in connection with your gift.
You must follow the IRS’s reporting rules to assure your charitable deduction. We
have enclosed a copy of IRS Form 8283 (Noncash Charitable Contributions) and
its instructions in the event this form is applicable to your gift. If your noncash gifts
for the year total more than $500, you must include Form 8283 with your income
tax return.
Again, we are grateful for your generous contribution!
Sample Noncash Charitable Gift Acknowledgment Letters and Receipt
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Sample Noncash Charitable Gift Receipt
Received from: Jackie J. Burns Receipt No. ____
Property received is described as follows:
Received on May 1, 20__, one 2004 Honda Civic, 4-door sedan LX, automatic
transmission, 64,231 miles, vehicle ID #1bfhp53l2nh440968.
(Note: No value is shown for the property. Valuation of property is the
responsibility of the donor.)
No goods or services were provided in exchange for this gift.
This document is necessary to qualify you for any available federal income tax deduction
on your contribution. Please retain it for your records.
Receipt issued on: May 30, 20__
Receipt issued by: Harold Morrison, Treasurer
ABC Charity
1008 High Drive
Dover, DE 19901
Note: 1. This sample receipt is based on the following assumptions:
A. No goods or services were provided in exchange for the gift(s).
B. The receipt is issued for a single gift (versus one receipt for multiple gifts).
2. Receipts should be numbered consecutively for control and accounting
purposes.
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This text is provided with the understanding that ECFA is not rendering legal, accounting, or other
professional advice or service. Professional advice on specific issues should be sought from an
accountant, lawyer, or other professional.