How to Get Tax Deductions on Goodwill Donations

This article was co-authored by Cassandra Lenfert, CPA, CFP®. Cassandra Lenfert is a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) in Colorado. She advises clients nationwide through her tax firm, Cassandra Lenfert, CPA, LLC. With over 15 years of tax, accounting, and personal finance experience, Cassandra specializes in working with individuals and small businesses on proactive tax planning to help them keep more money to reach their goals. She received her BA in Accounting from the University of Southern Indiana in 2006.

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Goodwill is a large non-profit organization in the United States and Canada with a mission of "enhancing[ing] the dignity and quality of life of individuals and families. " [1] X Research source Goodwill thrift stores accept donations of clothes, furniture, computers and much more provided they are in serviceable condition. If you itemize your deductions on your tax return, you can deduct these donations to Goodwill, making this a great way to support a good cause while decreasing your tax liability.