Who gets the tax credit, if I say yes to &quot;Would you like to donate a dollar to xyz&quot; at the cashier of a shop in the U.S.A.?
<p>I often get asked by some fast food restaurants and other businesses to make a donation to  such and such cause when I try to pay at the cashier.</p>

<p>If I say yes, who gets the tax credit?</p>

<p>Me or the business?</p>

<p>First, there's no tax credit (at least on the Federal side), just a tax deduction (and even that isn't guaranteed - depends on your personal circumstances).</p>

<p>Second, you get to claim the deduction (you should keep your receipt, just in case).</p>

united-states tax-law