United Way of King County follows the IRS regulations for tax substantiation of contributions.

Current regulations are available on the IRS website:
Publication 1771: "Charitable Contributions: Substantiation and Disclosure Requirements"
Publication 526: "Charitable Contributions"

United Way of King County provides no goods or services in return for any contribution made by payroll deduction.

United Way of King County sends tax substantiation letters throughout the year based on cash receipts, as applicable, in accordance with IRS regulations.

Quid pro quo letters are required if a donor receives goods or services from UWKC in excess of $75, based on a good faith estimate of the value of the goods or services received. Quid pro quo letters are sent throughout the year following the transfer of goods or services, as applicable, in accordance with IRS regulations.

If you have specific questions, please consult your tax advisor.

Learn more

• Where your money goes
• Leadership Giving
• Alexis de Tocqueville Society
• Planned giving
• Gates Challenge
• Processing fees
• Gift substantiation

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