Donation Tax Deduction Value Calculator
Estimate the fair market value of donated items for tax deduction purposes.
Covers clothing, furniture, and electronics.
Estimated Donation Value
Donation value for tax deductions is based on the fair market value (FMV) — what a willing buyer would pay in a thrift store.
Tax Deduction = Fair Market Value of Items
Typical donation values by category:
Clothing:
- Shirts/Blouses: $3–12
- Pants/Jeans: $5–15
- Dresses: $6–20
- Coats/Jackets: $10–40
- Shoes: $3–20
Furniture:
- Sofa/Couch: $35–200
- Dining Table: $25–150
- Desk: $25–100
- Bed Frame: $25–75
- Bookshelf: $10–50
Electronics:
- Laptop: $50–300
- Tablet: $25–150
- TV: $30–200
- Smartphone: $20–150
- Game Console: $25–150
Condition multipliers:
- Excellent: 80–100% of thrift store price
- Good: 50–80%
- Fair: 20–50%
Important: Keep a detailed list with descriptions and photos for IRS records. Donations over $250 require a written receipt from the charity.