How to Get Tax Credit From Salvation Army

The Salvation Army ministers worldwide and serves any person who needs of help. Donating to the Salvation Army allows for a valid tax credit because they are recognized as a charitable organization. To contribute to the Salvation Army and get a tax credit observe these steps.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

1. Rummage through your belongings and determine what items you no longer need and are of good quality which can be donated to the Salvation Army.

2. Call up your local Salvation Army and request a pick up of your donated items. Ask them to bring documentation for items donated, so you can receive your tax credit.

3. Arrange your items for pick up. When they get picked up, make sure the person in charge hands you a signed and dated receipt for your donated items.

4. Take the receipt and keep it in a safe place until the day you do your tax return for that year.

Tips & Warnings

• A tax credit is not the same as a tax deduction. A tax credit reduces dollar for dollar, yet a tax deduction reduces the amount of taxes you pay.

• Approximately 83 cents of every dollar donated to the Salvation Army goes directly to service those in need.

• Clothing, used furniture and other household items are things you can donate and receive a tax credit.

• You can donate a car or truck to the Salvation Army.

• All items that are donated to the Salvation Army are sold at their thrift stores. The monies generated at the thrift stores goes to their addiction rehabilitation centers.

Resources

• Salvation Army USA