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Goodwill Industries, Inc., Serving Eastern Nebraska and Southwest Iowa, has convenient shopping and donation locations throughout the Omaha and Council Bluffs metropolitan area. Since 1933, Goodwill has been a leader in helping people fulfill their dreams through work. Our services have given hope to thousands of people who otherwise may never have known the benefits that come from holding a job.

Shop at Goodwill Stores. As a customer of Goodwill you know by shopping in our stores you are saving money on clothing and household items. Did you also know that you are helping somone find a job? We invite you to visit our stores and see our selection...and also take the time to learn about our mission.

Guide to Tax Deductions on Donated Goods:

Every year we hear questions from our donors, asking how to claim their income tax deductions on what they have given to us.  So here are some of the guidelines we can offer.

As most people know, Federal law permits Goodwill donors to claim tax deductions for many financial contributions, and for donated clothing and household goods that are in “good, used condition or better.”

If you’re unsure whether your item qualifies for a tax deduction, then consider this:  if you would give it to a relative or friend, then the item is most likely in good condition and is appropriate to donate.

Goodwill will provide you with a receipt as validation for contributions on the date of the donation.  The receipt will serve as confirmation of your donation, but does not include a dollar amount.

The U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) does not permit Goodwill to establish or confirm the value of donated goods.  Rather, IRS requires donors to value their items.  There are two ways to do this.  The first is to actually come into our stores.  When you look at our merchandise, you’ll get an idea of what is an acceptable value.  (And, of course, you’ll find some wonderful bargains as well!)

In case this isn’t convenient for you, Goodwill Industries International has compiled a suggested list with price ranges for items commonly sold in Goodwill stores.  Assume the items are in good condition, and remember—prices are only estimated values.  A link to this Valuation Guide is below, as well as links to pertinent IRS publications.  We hope these are of help, but please remember, your best source for information is your tax professional. 

At Goodwill Industries, we want people to give as much thought to where they donate their clothes as they would to where they donate their money.  Donors should give to charities they know and trust and that will make the most of their donations.

Goodwill channels more than 85% of our revenues into our employment and training programs that benefit thousands of people each year.

We thank you for supporting Goodwill’s Mission.

Goodwill Industries International Valuation Guide 2007

IRS Publication 526 — Charitable Contributions

IRS Publication 561 — Determining the Value of Donated Property

IRS Form 8283 — Non-Cash Charitable Contributions

Instructions for IRS Form 8283

http://www.goodwillomaha.com/donationlocations1x.html

http://www.goodwillomaha.com/donationguide1x.html

http://www.goodwillomaha.com/taxdonations1x.html

For more information and to view our donation receipt, please click below.