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It is easy to find places to donate clothes. They are everywhere: local stores, community centers, and even in the thousands of charities’ mailings. But why? Why are there so many places to donate clothes? And how can you get a tax deduction for your clothing donations?

One question that comes to mind is what kind of clothes can be donated. The answer is almost everything. People donate all kinds of clothing. From used clothing to brand new items, clothing is accepted by anyone. The Salvation Army is one great example of an organization that accepts clothing. They have a website where they explain all of the things they accept, and a list of locations where you can drop off your clothing (some areas only accept certain kinds).

Another great place to donate clothing is the American Legion. They have a wide variety of different items that anyone can donate. For example, they accept blankets and bedding that are gently used but not necessarily stained or worn. They also accept furniture (furniture that is slightly used and slightly worn), kitchenware (also called cook ware), dishes, and toiletries.

A third place that people donate clothes to is the U.S. State Department. Their website lists all of their different programs for kids, women, and soldiers, and includes a section specifically for clothing items. They accept both fresh and used clothing items, and their program works with other types of nonprofit organizations to donate their unwanted items to them. For example, they may collect used clothing from veteran’s centers and offer it to the needy for distribution.

The fourth place that people donate clothes to is the red cross. If you live in a city or town that is included in a red cross district, the red cross will set you up with a donation center. In most cases you will need to give them an identification number, and they will be able to refer you to a donation center. You can usually choose from different items, including bedding, kitchenware, furniture, blankets, and so on. In addition, many of the places that you donate your items to also host special events, which is a nice perk.

One last place that people frequently donate their unwanted household items to is the Goodwill Industries website. Their mission is to empower and motivate individuals to make positive changes in their lives, and to contribute to building a better community. They accept practically any type of gently used clothing or furniture. However, they especially welcome gently used clothes, bedding, and household appliances. They do require that these items are washed before placing them in your storage facility, but they take any type of damage, stain, or tear.

The fifth and final place you might want to consider when learning where to donate your gently used clothing items is your local public charity. Many of these places have an area where you can drop off clothing items, and most accept them into their inventory. However, if you want to get a tax deduction for the money you spend on the donation, you may want to look at the guidelines for donating. The IRS has specified that you can only claim a tax deduction if the item was donated to a charity, so don’t expect to get a tax deduction just because you donated to a charity. They do allow a tax deduction if the item was donated to a government agency or to a federal or state museum. This is the only area where you may claim a tax deduction when it comes to where to donate clothes.

So there you have it. These are the five most common places you might find a good deal on where to donate old clothes. When you’re choosing where to donate, keep in mind what the organization needs, whether it’s a women’s shelter orphanage, or school. Also, remember to take into consideration any tax deductions you might be able to take, such as for using your car for the donation or if you used the money to pay down your debt. Donating your gently used clothes to any of these places is usually a good idea, and can help you get a tax deduction.