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New Member
posted May 31, 2019 4:59:42 PM

Can I deduct my mileage if I donate items to goodwill?

If I am donating items to a qualified organization can I write off my miles to and from this organization?

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New Member
May 31, 2019 4:59:44 PM

I do not believe so.  Check out IRS pub. 969.

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:59:46 PM

Yes

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:59:47 PM

yes you can

New Member
May 31, 2019 4:59:50 PM

Is this mileage form home to organization only or is this mileage for a round-trip?

Level 15
May 31, 2019 4:59:50 PM

round trip

Level 1
May 31, 2019 4:59:52 PM

Mileage to drop off donations is deductable -  Intuit (Turbo Tax) on line It's Deductable has this covered.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 4:59:54 PM

That assumes the donation drop off is the sole purpose of the trip. If you stop at the grocery store , then you can't deduct it.

Level 1
May 31, 2019 4:59:54 PM

YES, definitely use It's Deductible and be sure to imput the miles and it will calculate the deduction for you.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 4:59:55 PM

Yes.

Alumni
May 31, 2019 4:59:57 PM

But, unfortunately, the charitable contribution rate is only $.14/mile.  The business rate doesn't apply.

Level 15
May 31, 2019 4:59:57 PM

Also be sure that was the only thing the trip was for. E.g., if you stop at the grocery store on the same trip, the mileage isn't deductible.