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Donate Common Household Items to Charity

Posted on June 3, 2011 by Think Outside The Bin

DID YOU KNOW? According to the IRS, for donations made after August 17, 2006, clothing and household goods given to charity must be in “good condition or better” in order to take a valid tax deduction. Note: the IRS does not define … Continue reading →

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