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If you itemize deductions on your federal tax return, you may be entitled to claim a charitable deduction for your Goodwill donations. According to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), a taxpayer can deduct the fair market value of donated clothing, household goods, furniture, shoes, books and so forth. Fair market value is the price a willing buyer would pay for them. Value usually depends on the condition of the item. By law, a charity cannot tell you what your donated items are worth. This is something you must do yourself. To assess “fair market value” for your donations, you can consult a local tax advisor who should be familiar with market values in your region and/or review tax guides available from the IRS.

Easterseals-Goodwill’s federal tax ID number is 81-0232125.

To help you determine your donations’ fair market value, the list below are average prices in our stores for items in good condition.

MEN’S CLOTHING

  • Suits $13-15
  • Jackets $6-10
  • Pants $7-8
  • Shirts $5-6
  • Outerwear $6-10
  • Sweaters $5-7
  • Accessories $2-6
  • Shoes $2-8

WOMEN’S CLOTHING

  • Dresses $7-13
  • Suits $11-13
  • Skirts $4-5
  • Blouses $2-5
  • Sweaters $5-7
  • Pants 6-7
  • Outerwear $8-10
  • Intimate Apparel $3-4
  • Handbags $2-6
  • Accessories $2-6
  • Shoes $2-8

CHILDREN’S CLOTHING

  • Dresses $3-4
  • Pants $4-5
  • Shirts $2-3
  • Outerwear $5-7
  • Sleepwear $2-3
  • Sweaters $3-5
  • Shoes $1-6

 

HOUSEWARES

  • Cookware $2-10
  • Tabletop $1-10
  • Pictures $2-15
  • Luggage $5-15

APPLIANCES

  • Vacuums $20-40
  • Lamps $5-30
  • Stereo Systems $25-60
  • Radios $5-20
  • Coffee Pots $5-15

SPORTING GOODS

  • Golf Club(s) $2-25
  • Bicycles $12-25
  • Fishing Rods $5-25
  • Skates $3-15
  • Tennis Rackets $3-10

FURNITURE

  • Kitchen Set $40-100
  • End Tables $5-20
  • Dresser w/Mirror $25-60
  • Chests $20-60
  • Wardrobes $15-60
  • China Cabinets $40-150
  • Trunks $15-30
  • Sofas $75-125
  • Desks $30-90