Issuing a donor receipt seems like a simple task, especially in today’s technological era. Many online giving platforms used by charities issue a receipt automatically, taking the burden off the development staff and reducing a charity’s overhead costs. Around the beginning of each calendar year, charities receive numerous requests from donors for receipts to support a tax deduction on their personal income tax returns. It is crucial that these receipts issued by the charity include all the required elements. Failure to include the proper elements may cause a disallowed tax deduction for the donor.