For clothing donations, do I need to have every single receipt for every clothing?

GYJ-Dude: For clothing donations, do I need to have every single receipt for every clothing?
What’s the procedure for proving the value of clothing?
So that means that I don’t need a receipt (when I actually purchased it) for every dress shirt that I’m donating?

Answers and Views:

Answer by v b
Make a list, take pictures and visit goodwill to get the average used price for whatever you are donating.

That’s assuming you are only donating to get a deduction on your taxes.

Answer by Michael K
It’s an estimate.

You can see some estimates from the salvation Army at this website:

But, what you use is the value that the Charity is likely to get for the clothes.

Answer by Hermoderus
If I recall correctly, one can claim up to $ 250 in charitable deductions without recipts of any kind.

Answer by Joe H
I assume you are in the US and are expecting
to declare the charitable contributions on your
tax return. If so, read on.

Also, this will help you only if you itemize your
deductions.
Also, the donations must be to an IRS approved
not for profit organization.

Make an itemized list of the items you donated.
Include quantity, description, condition.
For example:
3 flannel shirts worn
1 pr blue Levis new
etc.
The other thing you need is a receipt from
the charity. That’s really easy.

That is all you will need. Your tax preparation
person has guidelines from the IRS giving
the values that may be deducted. You do not
need receipts for your purchases of the items.