Re: Donation Acknowledgements - and the IRS . . .

Russo Loco Wrote:

> Yes, manners are nice –
>
> But for those of us who deduct donations to
> 501(c)3 organizations from our income when
> preparing our tax returns (as I'm doing this
> week), those cards and letters acknowledging
> donations are ESSENTIAL.  For several years
> now, the IRS has required a written
> acknowledgement of the donation – NOT just
> your cancelled check – as proof.  Of
> course this matters only if you get audited
> — but why take a chance?  As an old
> geezer on a fixed pension – no annual COL
> adjustment – I don't donate nearly as much
> as some of you on this board, but if my few $50
> and $100 donations aren't acknowledged then
> they'll go elsewhere next year . . .
>
> - Russ

I understand. I'm a young geezer on a fixed pension.

Hopefully, those reading this will get it.