1 If soup is served, set the bowl on the plate and a soup spoon to the right of the beverage spoon. 2  Salad or bread and butter plates go to the left of the forks. Position butter plates above the forks with the butter spreader placed across the plate.  Cup and saucer go above the spoons with the handle toward the right.
Some common documents include: Canceled check to the organization. Credit card statement showing a payment to the organization. Receipt from the organization. Annual giving statement from the charity or non-profit. Email confirmation from the organization. Written acknowledgment for vehicle donations. Itemized list of the items you donated.
1 For donations of over $500 in value, youâll need to complete Form 8283. 2  Volunteering â While you canât deduct the value of your service, you can deduct certain expenses incurred and related to your volunteer work. 3  For example, if you host a party or fundraiser for the organization, you can deduct the costs.