§ 1.170A-18. Contributions of clothing and household items.
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(a)In general. Except as provided in paragraph
(b)of this section, no deduction is allowed under section 170(a) for a contribution of clothing or a household item (as described in paragraph
(c)of this section) unless—
(1)The item is in good used condition or better at the time of the contribution; and
(2)The donor meets the substantiation requirements of § 1.170A-16.
(b)Certain contributions of clothing or household items with claimed value of more than $500. The rule described in paragraph (a)(1) of this section does not apply to a contribution of a single item of clothing or a household item for which a deduction of more than $500 is claimed, if the donor submits with the return on which the deduction is claimed a qualified appraisal, as defined in § 1.170A-17(a)(1), of the property prepared by a qualified appraiser, as defined in § 1.170A-17(b)(1), and a completed Form 8283 (Section B), “Noncash Charitable Contributions,” as described in § 1.170A-16(d)(3).
(c)Definition of household items. For purposes of section 170(f)(16) and this section, the term household items includes furniture, furnishings, electronics, appliances, linens, and other similar items. Food, paintings, antiques, and other objects of art, jewelry, gems, and collections are not household items.
(d)Effective/applicability date. This section applies to contributions made after July 30, 2018. Taxpayers may rely on the rules of this section for contributions made after August 17, 2006. [T.D. 9836, 83 FR 36427, July 30, 2018]
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§ 1.170A-18
Contributions of clothing and household items.
Treas. Dec.T.D. 9836
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