PetSmart Charities is a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization and your donation is tax-deductible within the guidelines of U.S. law. To claim a donation as a deduction on your U.S. taxes, please keep your email donation receipt as your official record. We'll send it to you upon successful completion of your donation.

PetSmart Charities efficiently uses more than 90 cents of every dollar donated to fulfill its role as the leading funder of animal welfare in North America, granting almost $400 million since its inception in 1994.

20% to 60% How much can you donate to charity for a tax deduction? Generally, itemizers can deduct 20% to 60% of their adjusted gross income for charitable donations. The exact percentage depends on the type of qualified contribution as well as the charity or organization.

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They can help save pets' lives Because there are so many homeless pets, donors are happy to see that together, we save a lot of lives - more than 1,400 per day in the United States. Through our adoption centers and sponsored events, PetSmart Charities facilitates more than 550,000 adoptions every year.

Charitable giving can help those in need or support a worthy cause; it can also lower your income tax expense. Eligible donations of cash, as well as items, are tax deductible, but be sure that the recipient is a 503(c)(3) charitable organization and keep your donation receipts.

For contributions of cash, check, or other monetary gift (regardless of amount), you must maintain a record of the contribution: a bank record or a written communication from the qualified organization containing the name of the organization, the amount, and the date of the contribution.

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You can claim a deduction of up to 60% of your Adjusted Gross Income. If you donated household items that are in less than good used condition, if the total estimated value is more than $500, you may still take the deduction. However, you should include a qualified appraisal on your return.

Cash or property donations worth more than $250: The IRS requires you to get a written letter of acknowledgment from the charity. It must include the amount of cash you donated, whether you received anything from the charity in exchange for your donation, and an estimate of the value of those goods and services.

For cash donations under $250, you'll need either a bank record (like a canceled check or bank statement) or a written acknowledgment from the charity, which includes the date and amount of your contribution. Bank records are insufficient for cash donations of $250 or more.