[ExTexasRedhead]

Go to a Thrift Store and see what they charge for used items. I paid $5 for a $100 pair of Miss Me jeans. I paid $6 for a pair of tennis shoes worth $125 new.

I was told the same thing by a CPA who prepared my taxes. Padding donations is, IMO, an At Risk deal. If you ever have to prove a deduction that is ridiculous.

[IamConservative]

I’ve used eBay to see what things are selling for.

[bert]

Ok, Ok...... here’s the reasoning

For an average donation of clothing the IRS guy advised the 25% was a good approximation for fair market value

I would think for the donation to be valid, Princess Gray Beaver is required to provide a receipt from the agency receiving the donation

[CharlesWayneCT]

I use a program that provides the “value” for most things, based on my assessment. I generally just pick the worst assessment, so I feel pretty safe in my donation valuations.

Remember when Bill Clinton was taking tax deductions for his used underwear?