Donation: Clothing & Household Items

Any donations of clothing and household items that are made to a charitable organization are not deductible unless the donated items are in "good " or better condition. IRS may deny a deduction for any item that has minimal monetary value. Donor of such items should be prepared to prove both the condition and the value of the donated items. Only one exception to this rule: If a single donated item is not in at least good condition, but it is worth more than $500, it is deductible, so long as a qualified appraisal is obtained at the time of the donation.