How Donation Export Works

Export donation records to PDF, Excel, or TXF

ItsDeducted keeps item details, estimated fair market values, charity information, dates, and notes together while you track. When tax time or review time arrives, export the record instead of rebuilding it from memory.

Free to start • No credit card required • Excel + TXF included in Free

ItsDeducted donation export report showing organized charitable donation records
Keep the donation organized while you track it. Export the finished record when you need to review, share, or prepare for filing.
Quick answer

How does donation export work in ItsDeducted? Keep the donation record organized first, then export it in the format that fits the next step: TXF for compatible desktop tax software, Excel for sortable review, or PDF for polished documentation. Free and Pro users can also share a single donation summary or annual summary directly with a designated Tax Pro. Excel and TXF are included in Free; formatted PDF reports and annual summary PDFs are Pro features.

Choose the output

Use the export format that matches the job

There is no single “best” export. TXF, Excel, and PDF solve different handoff problems, so ItsDeducted gives you the format that fits what comes next.

Included in Free

TXF for desktop tax software

Choose TXF to import donation records into desktop tax software that supports Tax Exchange Format, including TurboTax Desktop. Check your software’s TXF support and import instructions before you export.

Best fit: compatible desktop tax software.
Included in Free

Excel for review and handoff

Choose Excel when you want sortable rows, filtering, additional cleanup, or a spreadsheet you can review with an accountant or tax preparer.

Best fit: larger record sets, sorting, filtering, and flexible review.
Pro

PDF for cleaner documentation

Choose PDF when you want a readable donation summary you can save, print, or share. Pro also includes annual summary PDFs for a cleaner tax-year view.

Best fit: polished records, year-end review, and shareable documentation.
Two levels of detail

Export one donation in detail—or step back to the tax-year view

A single drop-off and a year of donation activity answer different questions. ItsDeducted supports both views so you can keep the supporting detail without losing the bigger picture.

1

Donation-level export

Use the detailed view for one organization, one donation date, and one specific drop-off. It is the granular record you want when you need to revisit exactly what was donated and how the record was organized.

2

Annual export

Use the annual view when you want a tax-year perspective across multiple donations. Pro adds annual summary PDFs so repeated donations can be reviewed as one cleaner year-end package.

You still control the underlying record. Export is the handoff layer—not a replacement for reviewing the donation details before filing.

Example ItsDeducted charitable donation summary PDF with itemized donation details
Example of an ItsDeducted charitable donation summary built for readable recordkeeping and handoff.
Inside the PDF

The details you tracked stay together in one readable record

The PDF summary is designed to turn the donation data you already reviewed into something easier to save, print, and share than a raw screen capture.

  • Donation date, generated date and time, and a reference ID for the record
  • Organization, item quantity, and total estimated fair market value
  • Category-level rollups for quantity and value
  • Itemized detail with condition, quantity, unit value, and line totals
  • Print-friendly formatting with page numbering and clearer section structure
  • Donation photos backed up to Google Photos appended at the end of donation-level PDF reports (Pro)
  • Estimated tax-savings context shown with qualification rather than false precision
Free vs Pro

Start with useful exports. Upgrade when you want the polished handoff.

Free is not a dead-end export tier. Excel and TXF remain available without a Pro subscription; Pro adds the formatted reporting layer.

Free

For donors who want to get their data out of the app in practical formats without paying first.

  • TXF export for tax-software workflows
  • Excel export for sorting and filtering
  • Share a single donation or annual summary with a designated Tax Pro
  • Copy-and-paste fallback for manual handoff
  • Print-screen fallback when you simply need a visible record

Pro

Most Powerful
$2.50per month

Billed $29.99 annually

For repeat donors who want cleaner reporting, annual summary PDFs, and less year-end cleanup as records accumulate.

  • Everything in Free
  • Detailed PDF donation summaries
  • Annual donation summary PDFs
  • Google Photos Backup with photos appended to donation-level PDFs
  • Cleaner sharing and review with a tax preparer or accountant
Desktop tax software

Use TXF for your desktop tax software

TXF (Tax Exchange Format) is supported by multiple desktop tax software vendors, including TurboTax Desktop. Export your donation records once, then follow the TXF import instructions for the software and version you use.

Read our TurboTax Online import guide →
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Export the TXF from ItsDeducted

Download the donation records you want to hand off to your desktop tax software.

2

Open your return in compatible desktop tax software

Confirm that your software and version support TXF imports.

3

Choose the import command

Find your software’s TXF or tax-data import option and select the file you exported.

4

Select the file and review the result

Follow your software’s import prompts, then review the imported donation details.

View TurboTax’s official TXF import instructions →

Export helps with recordkeeping, but it does not replace IRS documentation requirements

ItsDeducted organizes the information you track and gives you practical export formats. Depending on the donation and claimed deduction, IRS rules can also require charity acknowledgments, Form 8283, or a qualified appraisal. Review the current IRS guidance and your records before filing.

Common questions

Donation export, answered simply

The format you choose depends on whether you are importing into desktop tax software, reviewing data, or keeping a polished record.

What export formats does ItsDeducted support?
ItsDeducted supports TXF, Excel, and PDF workflows. TXF is designed for compatible desktop tax-software handoff, Excel is useful for sorting and review, and PDF is designed for readable documentation.
Which donation exports are included in Free?
Free includes Excel export and TXF export. Free users can also use copy-and-paste or print-screen fallbacks. Pro adds formatted PDF donation reports and annual summary PDFs.
Can I import an ItsDeducted TXF into TurboTax?
TurboTax’s current instructions support importing .txf files into TurboTax Desktop. That is different from TurboTax Online, so review the current workflow for the TurboTax product you use.
Can I export one donation or an entire year?
Yes. ItsDeducted supports detailed donation-level records and broader annual export workflows. Pro includes annual summary PDFs for a cleaner year-end review across multiple donations.
What is included in a PDF donation summary?
A PDF can include the charity, donation date, generated timestamp, reference ID, donation overview, category totals, and itemized detail such as condition, quantity, estimated fair market value, and line totals. With Pro, photos backed up to Google Photos are appended to donation-level PDF reports.
Which export is best for an accountant or tax preparer?
Excel is useful when someone wants sortable data, while PDF is a cleaner formatted handoff for review. TXF is the better fit when the next step is an import into compatible desktop tax software.
Can I share donation records directly with my Tax Pro?
Yes. Free and Pro users can designate a Tax Pro and share either the summary for a single donation or an annual summary covering all donation records from the year. The Tax Pro receives an email notification and can review rollups at both the broad category level and the underlying donation event or record level.
Can I export donation records from mobile?
ItsDeducted works across desktop, tablet, and mobile. Many donors capture records on a phone and do final review or export on a larger screen, but the workflow remains tied to the same donation record.
Does an ItsDeducted export replace IRS forms or charity receipts?
No. ItsDeducted exports support recordkeeping and handoff. IRS substantiation rules can separately require acknowledgments, Form 8283, or qualified appraisals depending on the donation and claimed deduction.

Track it once. Export it when you need it.

Start free with Excel and TXF export. Upgrade to Pro when you want formatted PDF donation summaries and annual summary PDFs without rebuilding your records at tax time.

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