Not tax advice. This article is general educational information. For advice about your situation, talk with a qualified tax professional. IRS rules can change, and your facts matter. For years, ItsDeductible was the most trusted way for everyday donors to track charitable donations and estimate fair market value (FMV). But as of October 21, 2025,…
Not tax advice. This article is general educational information. For advice about your situation, talk with a qualified tax professional. IRS rules can change, and your facts matter. No one wants to think about audits. The goal isn’t to be scared; it’s to have a system so you don’t have to worry. Most “audit stress”…
IRS Form 8283 Explained: When You Need It and How to Fill It Out Many taxpayers get stuck on Form 8283 and with good reason. The name alone (“Noncash Charitable Contributions”) makes it sound intimidating. In reality, it’s a disclosure form: it tells the IRS what you donated and how you determined value when your…
How to Estimate Your Goodwill Donation Values Goodwill is one of the most common donation destinations in the U.S., which means people often search “Goodwill donation values” right when they’re trying to finish taxes. A key point up front: Goodwill typically provides a receipt, but you are responsible for determining fair market value. Many Goodwill…
IRS Rules for Non-Cash Charitable Donations (What You Must Know) Non-cash donations are where people get nervous—and for good reason. Cash donations are usually simple: you donated money; you keep a receipt; you’re done. Non-cash donations require: This guide summarizes the key rules and the practical system that keeps you compliant without turning your life…
Household Goods Donation Values: Furniture, Appliances, and Electronics Household goods donations can add up quickly—especially during moves, downsizing, or major cleanouts. The challenge is that FMV for household goods varies widely based on condition, age, and demand. This guide gives you a structured way to estimate values for common household categories while staying conservative and…
Not tax advice. This article is general educational information. For advice about your situation, talk with a qualified tax professional. IRS rules can change, and your facts matter. Quick answer: you can take a clothing donation tax deduction for used clothes in good used condition or better, valued at what a thrift store would charge,…
Primary sources (read the originals): Fair Market Value for Charitable Donations: IRS Definition Explained If you donate non-cash items—clothing, furniture, household goods, electronics—your deduction usually depends on fair market value (also referred to as FMV). That sounds straightforward until you try to pick a number you can defend. (What is a deductible?) This article explains…
If you used ItsDeductible for multiple years, your historical data is valuable. It’s not just “old entries”—it’s your: This guide is designed to help you move your history into Deductible Duck cleanly, verify totals, and avoid common import surprises. What you need before you begin Step 1 — Locate or export your ItsDeductible data If…
ItsDeductible Is Gone: What to Use Now for Charitable Donation Tracking (2026 Guide) Not tax advice. This article is general educational information. For advice about your situation, talk with a qualified tax professional. IRS rules can change, and your facts matter. If you used ItsDeductible for years, you weren’t using it because it was “fun.”…
