Guidelines

How do you value items for donations?

How do you value items for donations?

According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a taxpayer can deduct the fair market value of clothing, household goods, used furniture, shoes, books and so forth. Fair market value is the price a willing buyer would pay for them. Value usually depends on the condition of the item.

How much are donated CDS worth?

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Item Low High
Book (hardback) $1.00 $3.00
Book (paperback) $1.00 $2.00
Carriage $5.00 $100.00
CD $2.00 $5.00

How much can I donate to charity without raising a red flag?

There is no set dollar amount you can give to a charity and deduct on your taxes without raising a red flag on IRS computers. The IRS uses a formula called Discriminant Function System to identify potentially fraudulent or erroneous tax deductions.

Where can I find a donation valuation guide?

The donation valuation guide is provided by the Salvation Army . These estimations are based on the average price for the items in good condition. This list is for guidance only.

Can you deduct fair market value on donations?

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. Our donation value guide displays prices ranging from good to like-new.

How to determine the value of a donation at Goodwill?

Below is a donation value guide of what items generally sell for at Goodwill locations. To determine the fair market value of an item not on this list, use 30% of the item’s original price. Clothing should be gently-used and free of stains and holes. Clothing should be gently-used and free of stains and holes.

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