In 2010, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration unveiled guidelines for a mandatory menu calorie count to be implemented in March 2011 for all chain restaurants with 20 or more locations. Once these numbers were reported, there was no doubt that most choices at fast-food joints were just unhealthy ones.
Keep Those Records for Cash Donations. It is extremely important to get receipts and keep records for your donations. If you make a cash donation of less than $250, a canceled check or a receipt from the charity showing its name, the amount and the date of the contribution is sufficient.
Taxes and Your Donations. When you drop off your donations at Goodwill, youâll receive a receipt from a donation attendant. Hang on to this receipt â at the end of the year, you can claim a tax deduction for clothing and household items that are in good condition.The U.S. Internal Revenue Service requires you to value your donation when filing your return.ang on to this receipt â at the end of the year, you can claim a tax deduction for clothing and household items that are in good condition. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service requires you to value your donation when filing your return.