By Joyce Howard Price
THE WASHINGTON TIMES
August 19, 2006
Most old clothing, furniture, appliances, electronics and other household items donated to charity must be in 'good used condition or better' to qualify for a tax deduction under new federal legislation signed by President Bush this week.
This means many old toasters, televisions, stereos, phones or computers given to charity that work erratically or not at all can no longer be claimed for federal tax deductions.
Maj. Todd Hawks, national public affairs secretary for the Salvation Army, the nation's largest charity, said the changes will make charities and donors better "
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