Putting a Value on Your Donations
DONATIONS OF CLOTHING & HOUSEHOLD GOODS:
Updated March 2008
If you are a taxpayer who itemizes deductions on federal tax returns (use of the long form), you may be entitled to claim charitable deductions for items that you donate to charity. Please contact your tax preparer for clarification.
Goodwill will provide you with a receipt that indicates the number of boxes or bags per category or lists larger, bulky items in general terms. We suggest that you make a detailed list of the items that you donate, along with any original purchase receipts or appraisals to keep with your receipt from Goodwill. Visit the IRS website at www.irs.gov for more details.
Under U.S. tax law, we are expressly prohibited from assessing value.
NOTE: "Part IV of Section B of Form 8283 is signed by Goodwill only if the donor contributed, and deducts, more than $5,000 in property. Such a donation requires an appraisal to be provided at time of donation. Donors who contribute $5,000 or less in property need to
fill out only Section A of the form, which does not require Goodwill's acknowledgement in the final Form 8283. "
The listing below provides you with general price ranges for certain categories of items sold in Goodwill retail stores. We are unable to sell items that are broken, torn, or stained. The amounts shown are approximate and should only be used as a general guide for items in saleable condition. For all tax related questions, we recommend that you speak with your tax advisor.
You may also purchase software on line and in computer stores that has this tax function built in, such as Turbo Tax "It's deductible".
MEN'S CLOTHING
Suits $ 25 - 50
Sports jackets $ 3 - 15
Slacks $ 3 - 15
Levi's $ 7 - 15
Non - Levi jeans $ 7 - 10
Dress shirts $ 2 - 10
Coats/jackets $ 5 - 15
Sweaters $ 3 - 10
Accessories $ 2 - 10
Shoes $ 2 - 20
T - shirts $ 3 - 5
WOMEN'S CLOTHING
Dresses $ 3 - 15
Suits $ 6 - 20
Skirts $ 3 - 10
Blouses $ 2 - 10
Sweaters $ 3 - 10
Slacks $ 3 - 15
Levi's $ 7 - 25
Non Levi jeans $ 7 - 15
Coats $ 3 - 15
Robes, gowns $ 5 - 10
Handbags $ 2 - 20
Accessories $ 2 - 10
Shoes $ 5 - 15
CHILDREN'S CLOTHING
Dresses $ 3 - 10
Pants $ 2 - 10
Shirts $ 2 - 5
Coats, jackets $ 2 - 10
Sweaters $ 2 - 10
Shoes $ 4 - 10
HOUSEWARES
Pots & pans $ 1 - 35
Plates/platters $ 1 - 50
Mugs/glasses $ 1 - 2
Framed pictures $ 5 - 50
Luggage $ 5 - 30
APPLIANCES, ELECTRICAL, ELECTRONICS
Vacuum cleaners $ 10 - 40
Floor/table lamps $ 15 - 50
Stereo systems $ 20 - 200
Radios $ 8 - 30
Computers, Laptops, Monitors, Televisions, CPU's, Towers, Fax machines, printers, copiers, etc. and Misc Accessories: There are too many variables and the prices fluctuate wildly dependent on the make, model, condition, memory, etc to provide a range of values. We suggest you search second hand retailers on line to determine value and check with your tax advisor.
SPORTING GOODS
Golf club(s) $ 2 - 10
Bicycles $ 20 - 70
Fishing rods $ 1 - 10
Roller blades/skates $ 5 - 20
Tennis racquets $ 2 - 10
FURNITURE
Dinette set $ 25 - 100
End tables $ 15 - 30
Coffee tables $ 15 - 30
Dresser w/mirror $ 20 - 100
Chests $ 20 - 200
Wardrobes $ 40 - 300
China cabinets $ 50 - 500
Trunks $ 50 - 200
Sofas $ 30 - 500
Loveseats $ 30 - 500
Desks $ 40 - 100
Headboard/foot $ 30 - 100
MISCELLANEOUS
Books $ 0.75 - 2
Casettes $ 0.75 - 1
Albums $ 0.99 - 2
CD/ Video's $ 3 - 4
Chests $ 20 - 200
Blankets $ 7 - 10
Comforters $ 7 - 10
Sheets $ 5 - 8
Towels $ 2 - 3
Rugs $ 5 - 20
ANTIQUES, COLLECTIBLES, CASH & ITEMS VALUED OVER $500
If you plan to make a contribution of cash, real estate, stocks and bonds, or other significant assets we request that you contact our CEO or Marketing Director.
These types of donations are only accepted at our corporate offices and we will provide you with a receipt for tax purposes. It is important to note that by law we are unable to provide you with a value for the non-cash items you donate. We suggest that you keep any appraisals, purchase receipts or other documentation of the value of the donated items with your donation receipt.
Note: for information on HOW to donate, please see our main donation page on this site.
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