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Reporting Contributions

Qualified cash and check contributions are reported on line 16 of Schedule A. Other contributions are entered on line 17. Taxpayers:

  • Must keep records of their contributions
  • Must obtain a written acknowledgement from the organization for any cash contribution, regardless of the amount; the written communication must include:
    • Name of the charity
    • Date of the contribution, and
    • Amount of the contribution
  • Should see a professional tax preparer if their noncash contributions exceed $500
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 Noncash contributions of more than $500 are beyond the scope of the VITA/TCE program.
Form 1040's Schedule A, lines 16-17
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