When consumers make contributions through the Checkout SDK in the US, ekko handles the applicable charitable fundraising platform requirements. You don't need to register with any state authority. This page covers the two things your integration handles: configuring the locale so disclosures appear, and choosing how tax receipts reach the consumer.

In-flow disclosures

When a consumer's locale is US, the Checkout SDK shows the required disclosures automatically as soon as the consumer toggles the contribution on.

The disclosure includes:

• The name of the impact partner receiving the funds
• The estimated disbursement timing (30–60 days)
• A statement that the contribution may be tax-deductible
• A statement that a service fee is deducted, with the exact amount available via a "Learn more" link

No changes to your integration are needed for disclosures to appear. You do need to pass a US locale in your Checkout SDK session so ekko can apply the correct behaviour. See Create a checkout SDK session for the locale parameter.

Disclosures appear for all US locales, not only in states with current legislation. This keeps your integration consistent and means it remains compliant as additional states introduce comparable requirements.

Tax receipts

US consumers who make a contribution are entitled to a tax receipt within 5 business days. You have two options for issuing it.

Option 1: Add a contribution line to your receipt

If your checkout or post-purchase receipt already reaches the consumer, add a contribution section using the following wording:

Your contribution is made to ekko and granted to [impact partner name]. Funds are sent within 30–60 days. Your contribution may be tax-deductible.

Make sure this reaches the consumer within 5 business days of the contribution.

Option 2: ekko issues the receipt

If you don't have the option to amend your receipt, ekko issues a tax receipt directly to the consumer. To trigger this, set issueTaxReceipt to true and include the consumer's email address in your Allocate funds request.

Applicable legislation

California AB 488 requires charitable fundraising platforms operating in California to register with the California Attorney General, show in-flow disclosures before a contribution is completed and issue tax receipts within 5 business days.

Hawaii has enacted equivalent legislation, effective 1 July 2026.

As additional states introduce comparable requirements, ekko will extend compliance coverage accordingly. Your integration requires no changes as the regulatory landscape evolves.