Donation Designation
January 30, 2009
Have a bag or box designated for donations. Place it in a closet or in the garage. As you are going through the house make a point to donate at least one item a day. Let everyone know, once an item has been put in the box, it is not to be retrieved (just make sure they agreed in the first place to give it away). Keep a notepad with the box and a disposable camera. Documentation is more important than ever for taxes. For every item that goes in, write it on the list and take a picture of it. This will make next years donation deductions for taxes a little easier. (Yes, you can use “taxes” and “easier” in the same sentence!)
