If you itemize on taxes, those donations really do add up.
java, how do you figure out how much to count each item for? I mean, if I donate a thing, do I count how much I paid for it, or how much I think Goodwill can get for it, or what?
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Zenkitty - Jul 11, 2012 4:14:45 pm PDT #16887 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Dana - Jul 11, 2012 4:16:04 pm PDT #16888 of 30001
I haven't trusted science since I saw the film "Flubber."
There's a valuation guide on Goodwill's site. If you pay for tax software, it's also often included there.
sj - Jul 11, 2012 4:16:41 pm PDT #16889 of 30001
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I'm not javachick, but when my stepdad does it the donation value is for 1/3 the price you originally paid for the item. I believe that is what his accountant told him to do.
javachik - Jul 11, 2012 4:22:15 pm PDT #16890 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Yep, I use TurboTax and it links into an official donation site that averages value for you depending on the condition of the item. Nifty! And it really does make a difference in the return amount.
Zenkitty - Jul 11, 2012 4:25:04 pm PDT #16891 of 30001
Every now and then, I think I might actually be a little odd.
Thank you all! Brilliant.
le nubian - Jul 11, 2012 4:27:34 pm PDT #16892 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
So I am having to buy moving blankets/pads because I am doing upack and apparently they don't come with moving blankets/pads.
It is recommended that I buy 5 dozen. Which is what I did.
WTF am I going to do with all these pads after I move? Should I sell most of them on craigslist? I'm fine with keeping a dozen, but I have no use for 5 dozen.
Cass - Jul 11, 2012 4:35:07 pm PDT #16893 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
Are you able to donate the tv? If you itemize on taxes, those donations really do add up. I donate everything these days (other than things I give away to friends) just to avoid the hassle of flakey buyers.
No one will come pick it up! I am on the second floor and I can't move it by myself. Well, I have. But it's dumb. Enough that Jilli yells at me. And I won't try the stairs.
I will donate it anywhere but I made a ton of calls a few months ago and no bites. It's a Mistubishi 26" tv (CS-2610R) with remote in great condition. Someone take the damn thing!
I've gotten to know the guy at the donation site pretty well in the past few days. I am just collecting my receipts as I go. I think I have six so far. In two days. My goal is to only have to move 2/3 of the items I had when I decided to move.
Cass - Jul 11, 2012 4:37:17 pm PDT #16894 of 30001
Bob's learned to live with tragedy, but he knows that this tragedy is one that won't ever leave him or get better.
WTF am I going to do with all these pads after I move? Should I sell most of them on craigslist? I'm fine with keeping a dozen, but I have no use for 5 dozen.
Craigslist, yes. Packing supplies go like wildfire there.
Where did you get them? I need to figure out how to move my actual tv.
javachik - Jul 11, 2012 4:43:01 pm PDT #16895 of 30001
Our wings are not tired.
Cass, could taskrabbit.com help? I bet you could list it and for pretty cheap have someone come and take it (and any other donations you have) to the center and send you your receipt.
(Let me know if you're just in venting mode and don't want tips! I would totally understand!)
le nubian - Jul 11, 2012 4:44:41 pm PDT #16896 of 30001
"And to be clear, I am the hell. And the high water."
Cass,
try posting it on freecycle. I am sure someone will take it if you said it is free.
In Portland? Please.