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General Guides
Visit Help CenterDo I need a receipt for my donation?
Learn IRS receipt rules: $250+ donations need written acknowledgment, smaller gifts need bank records.
Recording Item Donations
Record clothing, furniture, household goods, and custom item donations. Use our FMV guide for quick value estimates.
Why does my FMV guide show last year's date?
New FMV guides publish around April. Until then, we use last year's guide. Enter custom values anytime.
Custom items and submitting items to the guide
How to add custom item donations when an item is not in the Charity Record FMV guide, plus how to submit an item suggestion for future guide updates.
What is Form 8283 and when do I need it?
File IRS Form 8283 for non-cash donations over $500. Learn which section applies and when appraisals are required.
Understanding cost basis for donated items
Learn how to determine cost basis for donated clothing, household items, and furniture. Covers Form 8283 requirements, estimation methods, and grouped items.
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