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Tax Information

IRS Publication 561
>> This IRS guide helps donors determine the value of property.

IRS Publication 526
>> This IRS guide explains how to claim a deduction for your charitable donations.
 

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.  

>>Click here to donate to the Salvation Army

 

LADIES' CLOTHING

Low Range

High Range

blouse 3.00 14.40
bathrobes 3.00 14.40
boots 2.40 6.00
bras 1.20 3.60
bathing suits 4.80 14.40
coats 12.00 48.00
dresses 4.80 22.80
evening dresses 12.00 72.00
fur hats 8.40 18.00
fur coats 30.00 480.00
foundation garments 3.60 9.60
handbags 2.40 24.00
hats 1.20 9.60
jackets 4.80 14.40
nightgowns 4.80 14.40
pant suits 7.80 30.00
socks 0.48 1.50
suits 7.20 30.00
shoes 2.40 30.00
skirts 3.60 9.60
sweaters 3.00 18.00
slips 1.20 7.20
slacks 4.00 14.40

MEN'S CLOTHING

low range

high range

jackets 9.00 30.00
over coats 18.00 72.00
pajamas 2.40 9.60
pants - shorts 4.20 12.00
raincoats 6.00 24.00
suits 18.00 72.00
slacks 6.00 14.40
shirts 3.00 14.40
sweaters 3.00 14.40
shoes 4.20 30.00
swim trunks 3.00 9.60
tuxedo 12.00 72.00
under-shirts 1.20 3.60
under-shorts 1.20 3.60
belts - ties 3.60 9.60

CHILDREN'S CLOTHING

low range

high range

blouses 2.40 9.60
boots 3.60 24.00
coats 5.40 24.00
dresses 4.20 14.40
jackets 3.60 30.00
jeans 4.20 14.40
pants 3.00 14.40
snowsuits 4.80 22.80
shoes 3.00 10.50
skirts 1.80 7.20
sweaters 3.00 9.60
slacks 2.40 9.60
shirts 2.40 7.20
socks 0.60 1.80
underwear 1.20 4.20

DRY GOODS

low range

high range

blankets 3.00 9.60
bedspreads 3.60 28.80
chair covers 18.00 42.00
curtains 1.80 14.40
drapes 7.80 48.00
pillows 2.40 9.60
sheets 2.40 9.60
throw rugs 1.80 14.40
towels 0.60 4.80

FURNITURE

low range

high range

air conditioner 24.00 108.00
bar 36.00 90.00
bar stools 12.00 24.00
bed (double) complete 60.00 204.00
bed (single) complete 42.00 120.00
bicycles 18.00 78.00
chest 30.00 114.00
clothes closet 18.00 60.00
china cabinet 102.00 360.00
convertible sofa (w/ mattress) 102.00 360.00
crib (w/ mattress) 30.00 120.00
carriage 6.00 120.00
chair (upholstered) 30.00 90.00
coffee table 18.00 78.00
dresser w/ mirror 24.00 120.00
desk 30.00 168.00
dryer 54.00 108.00
electric stove (working) 90.00 180.00
end tables (2) 12.00 60.00
figurines (lg.) 60.00 120.00
fireplace set 36.00 108.00
floor lamps 9.00 48.00
folding beds 24.00 72.00
gas stoves 60.00 150.00
heaters 9.00 25.40
high chair 12.00 60.00
hi riser 42.00 90.00
kitchen table 30.00 72.00
kitchen cabinets 30.00 90.00
kitchen chair 3.00 12.00
mattress (double) 42.00 90.00
mattress (single) 18.00 42.00
organ console 90.00 240.00
piano 90.00 240.00
pictures and paintings 6.00 48.00
ping pong tables 18.00 48.00
play-pens 18.00 36.00
pool tables 24.00 90.00
record player (stereo) 36.00 108.00
record player (components) 36.00 240.00
rugs 24.00 108.00
refrigerator (working) 90.00 300.00
radio 9.00 60.00
secretary 60.00 168.00
sofa 42.00 240.00
TV b/w (working) 30.00 72.00
TV color (working) 90.00 270.00
trunk 6.00 84.00
wardrobe 24.00 120.00
washer (working) 60.00 180.00
waterbed (frame) 18.00 48.00
waterbed headboard 36.00 108.00
waterbed (complete) 180.00 390.00

Sporting goods

low range

high range

bicycles 18.00 78.00
fishing rods 6.00 30.00
ice / roller skates 12.00 48.00
skis 18.00 120.00
sleds 6.00 24.00
tennis rackets 6.00 48.00
toboggans 18.00 108.00

Miscellaneous

low range

high range

adding machines 24.00 90.00
Christmas trees 18.00 60.00
broiler ovens 18.00 30.00
copier 120.00 240.00
home computer 180.00 600.00
mimeograph machine 120.00 240.00
mixer 6.00 24.00
mannequins 30.00 240.00
mower (riding) 120.00 300.00
mower (auto) 12.00 120.00
power edger 6.00 60.00
rototiller 30.00 108.00
sewing machine 18.00 90.00
snow blower 60.00 180.00
telephone answering machine 30.00 90.00
typewriter 9.00 42.00
vacuum cleaner (working) 24.00 72.00
wigs 6.00 30.00

 

Additional Information about Contributions from the IRS

“The amount of your deduction is limited to 50% of your adjusted gross income, and may be limited to 30% or 20% of your adjusted gross income, depending on the type of property you give and the type of organization you give it to.” See Publication 526 Limits on Deductions for more information.

Resources

  1. Section 501(c)(3) - Charitable institution of the IRS Tax Code
  2. Publication 526 - Charitable Contributions
  3. Form 8283 - Non-cash Charitable Contributions

 

   
 
 
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