New FAT STRIPE shirts they are making us use in VA

[HokiePaul]

Originally Posted by grunewar

I've had an old jacket for many yrs that I simply haven't turned in to charity, like I do with other "slightly used clothes," as I just think it would be too weird to walk down the street and see someone wearing a referee jacket? What do you guys/gals do with them?

I give mine away to charity with any other slightly used clothes I'm getting rid of. I mainly do this for the tax deductions, but if someone in need gets the jacket then that's an added bonus.

[bob jenkins]

Originally Posted by HokiePaul

I mainly do this for the tax deductions.

I am not a tax lawyer, but I think that if you claimed it as an expense when you bought it, you can't also claim a deduction when you donate it.

[HokiePaul]

Originally Posted by bob jenkins

I am not a tax lawyer, but I think that if you claimed it as an expense when you bought it, you can't also claim a deduction when you donate it.

Interesting ... never thought of that. I tend to just lump officials gear in with other misc. clothes when I drop them off at the donation center. I'll have to look into this if I have to track separately.