This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
The goodwill receipt is basically meaningless. You need to document what you donate and you need to substantiate its value.
A goodwill donation receipt is a document you receive when you donate items to organizations like Goodwill. This receipt serves as proof of your donation for tax purposes. Here's how it works:
Goodwill donations can only get you a deduction on your Federal income taxes if you itemize them. When you file your taxes, you can choose to either take a standard deduction, which is based on your age, marital status, and income, or an itemized deduction, which takes all of your deductible activity into account.
You can claim a deduction of up to 60% of your Adjusted Gross Income. If you donated household items in less than good used condition, if the total estimated value is more than $500, you may still take the deduction. However, you should include a qualified appraisal on your return.
Write in the total fair market value of your donation. This value is determined by you, the donor. Goodwill provides a donation value guide to help determine fair market value. Please note: Goodwill employees cannot help determine fair market value.
The receipt can take a variety of written forms – letters, formal receipts, postcards, computer-generated forms, etc. It's important to remember that without a written acknowledgment, the donor cannot claim the tax deduction.