* Gifts to Charitable organizations of all types in excess of $250 must be accompanied by a statement from the organization that needs to be kept by the taxpayer in case the IRS requests it. This must contain the amount of money contributed or a description of the property donated, and indicate what, if any, benefit was received in connection with the donation.
** Gifts not of cash or its equivalent in excess of $500 must have a completed Form 8283 for each donation attached to the return.
This will be completed by the tax preparer and will need information on the organization (address, name), dates (of donation and purchase), the costs (value of donation, method to determine, category of gains treatment, etc.)