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.
Lastly, in terms of cash donations, if you write a check for more than $250 to any one organization, you'll need to keep a receipt or evidence of the check in your records in case of an IRS audit. Read It's Only Money's past tax-related posts, or e-mail questions. Weigh in on It's Only Money's poll on tax planning.