book donations

[chipy]

why is it that when i try to make book donations to libraries, they won't give me a receipt for a tax write-off? am i just having bad luck?

chipy

 

[EagleKeeper]

I gave never had such problems with over 6 librarys in different states.

I just hand them the books and they will give be a blank reciept of acknowlegement.

 

[kranky]

An alternative is to lay the books out on the floor and take a photo before heading over to the library. If you would get audited, that's better than nothing.

But I would be more concerned that I could justify the value of the donation.

 

[DaveSimmons]

If the donation is for the library to re-sell, the legal tax value of your donation is what they get (almost nothing) not the cover price of the books.

Last I checked you don't need a receipt for a $10 donation.

 

[chipy]

thanx for the insights. it must be my cities libraries... i called them up about donating some of my books and tax writeoff and they said they don't give receipts. oh well. maybe i'll do what kranky said and take pictures.

chipy