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Salvation Army Donation Receipt for Taxes: Tax ID & EIN
Yes, the Salvation Army gives donation receipts, but you assign the values. Where to get one, what it must show, and the right tax ID (EIN) for your territory.
What Does Goodwill Accept (and Not Accept)? 2026 Donation List
What Goodwill accepts and won’t take, by category. Most locations take clothing, housewares and small electronics, but rules vary by region. Plus tax values.
Introducing DeductAble 3.0: A Smarter Assistant and a Cleaner, More Intuitive App
DeductAble 3.0 improves donation tracking with a smarter AI assistant, batch import, easier organization lookup, and a cleaner, more intuitive app.
Are GoFundMe Donations Tax Deductible? It Depends on Who Gets the Money
Personal GoFundMe fundraisers are not tax deductible. Charity fundraisers can be. How to tell the difference, what receipt to keep, and why tips never count.
Salvation Army Donation Value Guide 2025–2026: Price List
Salvation Army donation value guide and price list for 2025–2026: fair market values for clothing, furniture, and appliances, plus a printable list.
Giving Tuesday 2026: Statistics, 2025 Results, and What to Expect December 1
Giving Tuesday 2026 is Tuesday, December 1. Giving Tuesday 2025 drew an estimated $4.0 billion from 38.1 million Americans. Year-by-year stats and tax tips.
Giving Tuesday Donation Platforms Compared: Which Are Tax-Deductible, What They Charge, and Which Is Right for You
GoFundMe personal campaigns are NOT deductible. Facebook Fundraisers and PayPal Giving Fund are. Full fee and deductibility comparison for Giving Tuesday 2026.
How to Make Your Giving Tuesday Donations Tax-Deductible (2026 Guide)
Made a Giving Tuesday gift? 6 steps to deduct it — 501(c)(3) check, receipt rules, Form 8283, year-end deadline, and the new 2026 non-itemizer deduction.
Small-Dollar Giving on Giving Tuesday: How $10 Adds Up
A $10 Giving Tuesday donation can be tax-deductible, can double or triple via matching, and seeds a recurring gift worth $600 over 5 years. Here is the math.
Year-End Charitable Giving Deadline Checklist: What Counts for 2026 Taxes
Exact deadlines for every gift type to count for 2026 taxes: check postmark, credit-card charge date, stock transfer, DAF, crypto, and recurring gifts.
Charitable Deductions in 2026: What Changed Under the OBBBA
3 key changes to charitable deductions in 2026 under the One Big Beautiful Bill Act: $40,400 SALT cap, $1k/$2k non-itemizer deduction, and 0.5% AGI floor.
Fair Market Value for Donations: The IRS Definition (Publication 561)
IRS fair market value: the willing-buyer/willing-seller price in current condition. Learn condition tiers, FMV ranges, and when an appraisal is required.
Goodwill Itemized Donation List (Printable Checklist for Taxes)
Free printable Goodwill donation checklist for 2025–2026. Track every item by category, condition, and fair market value — IRS-ready for Form 8283.
Form 8283 Instructions: How to Fill Out Sections A and B (2026)
How to fill out IRS Form 8283 step by step: Section A columns, Section B appraisal and signatures, vehicles, and a worked Section A example.
What Happened to ItsDeductible? The October 21, 2025 Shutdown, Explained
Intuit discontinued ItsDeductible on October 21, 2025. Dated timeline, how to recover your old data from your Intuit Account, and what TurboTax offers now.
Goodwill vs Salvation Army vs Habitat ReStore: What to Donate Where
Goodwill, Salvation Army, Habitat ReStore — which charity accepts what? Full breakdown of accepted items, pickup availability, and tax documentation for each.
Appliances Donation Value Guide 2025–2026
Fair market values for donated small and large appliances in 2025–2026. IRS-compliant valuation ranges for kitchen, laundry, and household appliances.
Books & Media Donation Value Guide 2025–2026
Fair market values for donated books, DVDs, CDs, and games in 2025–2026. IRS-compliant valuation ranges plus tips for textbooks, collectibles, and full sets.
Clothing Donation Value Guide 2025–2026
Fair market values for donated clothing in 2025–2026. IRS-compliant ranges for shirts, pants, coats, shoes, and designer items to maximize your deduction.
Electronics Donation Value Guide 2025–2026
Fair market values for donated electronics in 2025–2026. IRS-compliant ranges for TVs, laptops, printers — plus data-wiping tips before you drop off.
Furniture Donation Value Guide 2025–2026
Fair market values for donated furniture in 2025–2026. IRS-compliant valuation ranges for sofas, dressers, tables, and more — plus pickup tips for big items.
Toys & Baby Items Donation Value Guide 2025–2026
Fair market values for donated toys, games, and baby gear in 2025–2026. IRS-compliant valuation ranges plus safety, recall, and expiration checks.
Web App Now Live: Donation Tracking in Any Browser, Synced With iOS
Product announcement: the web app is live at app.deductable.ai — AI photo capture, TurboTax-ready exports, and real-time sync with the iOS app.
Non-Cash Charitable Contributions: AGI Limits & IRS Rules
Non-cash charitable contributions: IRS deduction limits by AGI, property type and charity, plus carryover rules and the records you need to keep.
Are Funeral Expenses Tax Deductible?
Are funeral expenses tax deductible? Generally no on personal returns, but there are exceptions for estates and special circumstances.
10 Common Tax Deductions Missed in 2025 That Cost You Money
Discover the 10 most commonly missed tax deductions in 2025, from home office write-offs to the R&D credit, and stop leaving money on the table.
Car Donation Tax Deduction: How Much You Can Write Off (+ Calculator)
Most donated cars are deductible up to the charity’s sale price on Form 1098-C, or $500 (FMV if lower) if it sells for $500 or less. Run the free calculator.
ItsDeductible TurboTax Guide for What to Use Next
ItsDeductible is gone from TurboTax. Learn what happened, how to export your data, and why DeductAble is a strong replacement for donation tracking.
Charitable Donation Receipt Requirements: How Much Can You Claim Without One? (2026)
How much can you donate to charity without a receipt? The IRS $250 rule, proof that counts, non-cash gifts over $500, and where donations go on Schedule A.
How to Track Charitable Deductions: A Practical Guide
How to track charitable deductions for taxes: a 6-step IRS-aligned process covering FMV valuation, receipt rules, Form 8283, and year-end exports.
What Donations Are Tax Deductible? A Complete Guide
A complete guide to what donations are tax deductible, including cash, clothing, vehicles, and appreciated assets, with IRS rules and limits explained.
Goodwill Donation Value Guide 2025–2026: Fair Market Values
Free Goodwill donation value guide for 2025–2026. Fair market values for clothing, furniture, and household items to maximize your IRS tax deduction.
How to Maximize Your Tax Deduction When Donating a Car to Charity
Learn how to maximize your tax deduction when donating a car to charity, including the $500 threshold rule, IRS forms, and valuation tips.
Track, Value, and Export Your Donations with DeductAble
ItsDeductible is gone — DeductAble picks up where it left off: AI photo capture, TurboTax TXF export, offline sync. Track donations year-round.
Goodwill Donation Receipt for Taxes: Tax ID & Address
Goodwill gives receipts but doesn't value items. Look up your regional Goodwill's tax ID (EIN), the address to use for taxes, and what a valid receipt needs.
