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posted Jun 4, 2019 12:12:17 PM

How to get a dollar amount donation receipt from salvation army???? I know they have their online list but how do I get the documented amount from them? Donation = $1000

So a relative died and I need to donate but get a receipt of the amount because it's a lot. Like: furniture dishes, clothes, dvds, etc.... How do I get the written amount confirmed through the salvation army when they pick up everything???????

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Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 12:12:18 PM

The Salvation Army, or any other organization that accepts item donations, will not assign a value to the donation. It's up to you to determine the value and support your valuation. Keep an itemized list of what you donate, pictures, etc., and documentation of how you determined the value.

See IRS Publication 526 for information about the records you must keep.

Read online: https://www.irs.gov/publications/p526#en_US_2017_publink1000229844

Download PDF: https://www.irs.gov/pub/irs-pdf/p526.pdf



Level 15
Jun 4, 2019 12:12:19 PM

The Salv Army website has some general donation values posted that you can use.