How much can I deduct for household items and clothing? You can deduct the amount based on a percentage of your Adjusted Gross Income. The fair market value of donated items in good or used condition can be claimed as a deduction on your tax return. You can claim a deduction of up to 60% of your Adjusted Gross Income.
How much can you deduct for the gently used goods you donate to Goodwill? The IRS allows you to deduct fair market value for gently-used items. The quality of the item when new and its age must be considered. The IRS requires an item to be in good condition or better to take a deduction.
You will need to enter the donation receipt ID Number listed above” (on the Donation Receipt). If your noncash gift is more than $500 you will be required to attach Form 8283, Noncash Charitable Contributions to your tax return.
How do I fill this out? Enter the donation date and your contact details. List each item you donated along with a brief description. Assign an estimated dollar value to each item. Complete the section for the Goodwill employee's name. Keep this receipt for your records when filing taxes.
Goodwill will be happy to provide a receipt as substantiation for your contributions in good used condition, only on the date of the donation. Goodwill Central Coast information for tax return with address of your donation center.
Go to the Charitable Donation topic under Adjustments and Deductions. Choose Add Donation. Enter the information about your donation(s). Choose Enter and Value Items to go to the DeductionPro tool.
IRS Links for Forms and Instructions — IRS Tax Form 8283 is used to report information about noncash charitable contributions. Form 8282 is used to report information to the IRS and donors about dispositions of certain charitable deduction property made within 3 years after the donor contributed the property.