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posted Jun 1, 2019 10:42:19 AM

I donated gifts (bought new) to charity, but when it asks "Method used to determine value", there is no selection to choose. What should I do?

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Employee Tax Expert
Jun 1, 2019 10:42:22 AM

If you purchased items then immediately donated them to a charity, the method used to determine value is 'Present Value' (not purchase).

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Employee Tax Expert
Jun 1, 2019 10:42:22 AM

If you purchased items then immediately donated them to a charity, the method used to determine value is 'Present Value' (not purchase).